Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Lower Shiplake and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
Fresh fish and chips in Lower Shiplake
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Lower Shiplake hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Lower Shiplake
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Lower Shiplake
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For food for volunteers and music and food festivals, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural events near Lower Shiplake can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Lower Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lower Shiplake
More for events in Lower Shiplake
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lower Shiplake
Lower Shiplake is about 4 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. For events in Lower Shiplake, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van. An event in Mill Meadows means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring the van to you. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Oaks Road and Quarry Lane, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Lower Shiplake include the A4155, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Wargrave (1 mile south-east), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-east), Remenham Hill (2 miles north), Bowsey Hill (2 miles east) and Remenham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (13 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (1.3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Baskerville pub (under half a mile east)
Perfect for your event in Lower Shiplake
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Festivals
- Sports days
School fairs, for a school like Shiplake Church of England School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Lower Shiplake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Lower Shiplake questions
Is Lower Shiplake too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Lower Shiplake from London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer events in Lower Shiplake have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree when volunteers will eat
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
- 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