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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Risinghurst events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Risinghurst and the surrounding area.
- Sports days
- Club open days
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Risinghurst
Fish and chip van for events in Risinghurst, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it’s sports days and club open days, we can cook curry sauce, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Summer fairs around Risinghurst are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient van helps. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Risinghurst (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Risinghurst. Summer fêtes in Risinghurst have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Common questions in Risinghurst
What’s the nearest station to Risinghurst?
Oxford station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Risinghurst from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ensure allergen information is available
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Risinghurst
Also in Risinghurst
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Risinghurst events: pitches and permissions
Risinghurst is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In and around Risinghurst, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 3.5 miles west of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Bayards Hill School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We cover events in every part of OX3. Streets in the area include Mark Road, Kiln Lane and Pitts Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Risinghurst, we also cover Shotover Hill (1 mile south), Barton (1 mile north-west), Forest Hill (2 miles east), Horspath (2 miles south-east) and Stanton St John (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Templars Square (2.2 miles south-west) and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Risinghurst include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (within half a mile west) and Cheney School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (within half a mile west)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Risinghurst?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
A summer fête at Parish Church of St Mary or Holy Trinity Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- 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