Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Great Haseley and the surrounding area.
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Great Haseley?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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.
Fish and chip van for events in Great Haseley, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for crew and volunteer catering and charity fundraisers and community events.
Near Great Haseley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Great Haseley?
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Great Haseley
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Great Haseley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Great Haseley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Great Haseley to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Great Milton Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 8 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in OX44 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Great Haseley
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Great Haseley and across Oxfordshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Great Haseley
Other occasions in Great Haseley
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Great Haseley
Is Great Haseley close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How big a pitch do you need?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we’ll check it works.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
A few benches near the van help.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Great Haseley have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
- 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