Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Piddington, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van for events in Piddington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Piddington?
What affects the price in Piddington
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or OX25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Fish and chip van for events in Piddington, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are frequently asked to cater fundraisers and sports days, serving chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Piddington, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Piddington (OX25)
- 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
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
For event organisers in Piddington
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your event in Piddington
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Piddington book the van for occasions like:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Community open days
- Club open days
A summer fête at Church of St Nicholas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Piddington
- Events in Piddington and across Oxfordshire
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Piddington
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Piddington
More for events in Piddington
Fairs, fêtes and events in Piddington
Piddington is about 5 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Piddington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Piddington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 4.4 miles north-west.
Anywhere in OX25, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Eastbrook Close, Luggershall Road and Thame Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Piddington, we also cover Ludgershall (1 mile east), Blackthorn (2 miles north-west), Brill (2 miles south), Little London (3 miles south) and Oakley (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles south-west), Bicester (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-west), Thame (8 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles west) and Chinnor (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Upper Ray Meadows.
FAQs for Piddington
Is Piddington close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Piddington?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Piddington?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, events in Piddington stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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