Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Forest Hill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
A chip van near Forest Hill
Event catering near Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Forest Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Forest Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sandhills Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in OX33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Forest Hill, we also cover Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
A little further out are Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Hill include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Schools near Forest Hill include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arm's Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How our fish and chip van for events works in Forest Hill
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. Whether it’s club open days and summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips and more.
At a fête or show near Forest Hill, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Forest Hill
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Whatever the occasion in Forest Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
Events in parks such as Shotover Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Forest Hill?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Forest Hill hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Forest Hill
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In Forest Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Forest Hill: your questions answered
Is Forest Hill close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park in Shotover Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Forest Hill.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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