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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Headington Quarry
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Headington Quarry and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events and race days
A chip van near Headington Quarry
About our fish and chip van for events in Headington Quarry
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. For feeding event crew and summer fairs, we can cook chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Events near Headington Quarry are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient van helps. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter fairs in Headington Quarry are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 9:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Headington Quarry events: pitches and permissions
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For events in Headington Quarry, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3 miles west. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the OX3 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Headington Quarry, we cover Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Headington Quarry includes CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Schools near Headington Quarry include Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share pitch details
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Put bins near the queue.
A few benches near the van help.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Headington Quarry
What’s the nearest station to Headington Quarry?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can the van park in Bury Knowle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Headington Quarry?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Larger groups generally 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.
Why Headington Quarry hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Headington Quarry and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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