Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Shillingford
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Shillingford.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Food for volunteers
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Shillingford
Fish and chip van for events in Shillingford, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We serve cod and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and summer fairs.
A fête near Shillingford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Shillingford
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Community events around Shillingford
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Shillingford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Shillingford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Lawrence, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south. Within about 8 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in OX10, we just need to know where the van can park. From Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shillingford includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Shillingford
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Shillingford?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you cover Shillingford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shillingford is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Shillingford?
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shillingford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
PTAs at schools such as St Laurence Church of England (A) School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
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.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Shillingford and across Oxfordshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. December events in Shillingford lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shillingford, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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