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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van for events in Faringdon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Country shows
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Faringdon
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
About our fish and chip van for events in Faringdon
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for horse and dog shows and sports days.
In Faringdon, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Faringdon
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Faringdon
We keep cooking in the rain.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Faringdon and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
- Country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Information about power and water
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Common questions in Faringdon
Is Faringdon close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you come to a school fair in Faringdon?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. December events in Faringdon lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 9:00pm by late May.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Faringdon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree who removes waste
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Running an event in Faringdon
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. In and around Faringdon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Faringdon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
A school like Faringdon Community College can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Events anywhere in SN7 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Faringdon on the A417 and A4095, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Faringdon, we cover Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Day Hospital (within half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Faringdon include Badbury Hill.
- Schools near Faringdon include Faringdon Infant School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
Also near Faringdon
What else we do in Faringdon
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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