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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Letcombe Regis events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Letcombe Regis and across Oxfordshire.
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Letcombe Regis
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Letcombe Regis
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for music and food festivals and sports tournaments.
For a village fête or field event near Letcombe Regis, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Letcombe Regis (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Where the van can park in Letcombe Regis
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Letcombe Regis?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Events in Letcombe Regis and across Oxfordshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
Letcombe Regis questions
Do you come out to small places like Letcombe Regis?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Betjeman Millennium Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Towns and villages near Letcombe Regis
What else we do in Letcombe Regis
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer fêtes in Letcombe Regis have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Letcombe Regis events: pitches and permissions
Letcombe Regis is about 2 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. People in Letcombe Regis book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Letcombe Regis to Oxford (15 miles away).
Events in parks such as Betjeman Millennium Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. School fairs, for a school like St Nicholas CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in OX12, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean an event at a home on Main Street, Greyhound Mews and Old Manor Court or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Letcombe Regis we cover include East Challow (1 mile north), Letcombe Bassett (1 mile south-west), Childrey (1 mile north-west), West Challow (1 mile north-west) and Wantage (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Letcombe Regis include King Alfred's (1.2 miles north-east) and St Mary's School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (within half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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