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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Murcott
Fish and chip van for events in Murcott: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Murcott events
Event catering near Murcott
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Murcott as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Murcott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Murcott to Oxford (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Islip station, about 3.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
We cover events in every part of the OX5 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Murcott we cover include Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Murcott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Fish and chip van for events in Murcott, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and chips, and typical bookings are for club open days and crew and volunteer catering.
Near Murcott, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Murcott (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer events in Murcott have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, 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. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Murcott hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Events we cater in Murcott
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Murcott Mission Room, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether there is a minimum
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Murcott
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Murcott questions
Is Murcott too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Murcott close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you come to Murcott?
We do. Murcott is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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