Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Radley
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Radley.
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events in Radley
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Radley
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for fundraisers and crew and volunteer catering.
A fête near Radley might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Radley (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events in Radley have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Event catering near Radley
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. In and around Radley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Radley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as Radley Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A chip van draws people in.
Events anywhere in OX14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Radley we cover include Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bowyer Arms (under half a mile south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Common questions in Radley
Can the van park in Nuneham Courtenay?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Radley from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cover Radley?
Yes, we do. Radley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Radley.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What about visitors who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
When the event closes, we pack up.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Radley?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever the occasion in Radley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, there’s a station right in Radley: Radley station.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Radley?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Larger groups generally 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.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Places near Radley
More for events in Radley
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
- 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