Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Horley, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Horley.
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Horley
Fish and chip van for events in Horley, fried fresh
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. We’re frequently asked to cater sports club events and race days and food for volunteers, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Horley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Horley (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Horley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:30pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A few benches near the van help.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Also in Horley
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Horley hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Events we cater in Horley
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
School fairs, for a school like North Oxfordshire Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Horley: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Horley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Horley from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we will check.
Event catering near Horley
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Events in Horley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Horley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Banbury station is about 3.5 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Ethelreda? A chip van draws people in.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. Streets in the area include Manor Orchard and Little Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Horley includes Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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