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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Eynsham events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Eynsham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Eynsham
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Eynsham? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Eynsham
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for agricultural and country shows and club open days.
Events near Eynsham are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Eynsham (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Eynsham. December events in Eynsham lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 9:00pm by late May.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Event catering near Eynsham
Eynsham is about 5 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In and around Eynsham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Leonard, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Bartholomew School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Wherever your event is in OX29, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Back Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Eynsham we cover include Swinford (1 mile south-east), Cassington (2 miles north-east), Farmoor (2 miles south-east), Sutton (2 miles south-west) and Filchampstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles west) and Carterton (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Radcliffe Infirmary (5.1 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Eynsham includes Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Eynsham Community Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Sportsman Public House And Attached Outbuildings (within half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Where the van can park in Eynsham
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- What’s available on the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Eynsham
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Questions from Eynsham
What’s the nearest station to Eynsham?
Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Eynsham close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we will agree terms.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you cover Eynsham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Eynsham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Places near Eynsham
What else we do in Eynsham
Events we cater in Eynsham
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take in Eynsham and Oxfordshire:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
If visitors are coming by train, Hanborough station, about 2.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree who removes waste
When the event closes, we pack up.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch