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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Highmoor, Oxfordshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Highmoor? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
A chip van near Highmoor
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Fish and chip van for events in Highmoor, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We are frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and feeding event crew, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural events near Highmoor can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Highmoor (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books fish and chip van for events in Highmoor?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Community events around Highmoor
Highmoor is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Around Highmoor, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Highmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Highmoor to Reading (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.5 miles east of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Stoke Row Church of England School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Highmoor, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in RG9 start with a parking spot for the van. Your event could be at a house on The Glebe and Holly Close, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
The countryside around Highmoor includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog and Duck pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Highmoor hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Highmoor and across Oxfordshire
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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 usually simpler.
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Summer events in Highmoor have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
What affects the price in Highmoor
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
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FAQs for Highmoor
Is Highmoor close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Highmoor?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll confirm.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
- 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