Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kingham, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Kingham.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
A chip van near Kingham
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 queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Kingham
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and fish and chip supper nights.
Near Kingham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Kingham (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Occasions we serve in Kingham
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Kingham are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 9:00pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Event catering near Kingham
Kingham is about 10 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Kingham and nearby villages. Kingham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Kingham to Oxford (about 20 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Kingham station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Kingham Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in OX7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Station Road, Cozens Lane and Orchard Way, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the B4450, Kingham is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Kingham we cover include Bledington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Chipping Norton (4 miles north-east), Neithrop (15 miles north-east), Ruscote (15 miles north-east) and Woodstock (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Moore Cottage Hospital (5.8 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Wild Rabbit pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Kingham
What else we do in Kingham
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Kingham
Which station is closest to Kingham?
The closest is Kingham station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Kingham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Events in Kingham and across Oxfordshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price 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