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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shellingford
Bring the chip shop to your event in Shellingford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
Planning an event in Shellingford?
About our fish and chip van for events in Shellingford
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it’s sports days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
Near Shellingford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Also in Shellingford
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Shellingford?
It suits almost every visitor.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
A summer fête at Church of St Faith is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Shellingford hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Shellingford and across Oxfordshire
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Common questions in Shellingford
Is Shellingford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Shellingford?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you cover Shellingford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shellingford is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
For event organisers in Shellingford
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. At midsummer, events in Shellingford stay light until about 9:30pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Running an event in Shellingford
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in SN7, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Shellingford to Oxford (15 miles away).
A school like Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We cover events in every part of the SN7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Street and Fernham Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Shellingford, we also cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
- Local schools include Faringdon Community College (2.2 miles west)
- 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