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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shilton events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Shilton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near Shilton
About our fish and chip van for events in Shilton
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and club open days, with mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips.
At a field event near Shilton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Shilton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
More for events in Shilton
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Shilton?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shilton:
- Community open days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Rood, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter fairs in Shilton are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 9:00pm by late May.
- You share 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shilton?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Shilton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Shilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Carterton Community College often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We serve events across OX18 and the streets around it. We can serve an event on streets such as The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Shilton, we cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Where the van can park in Shilton
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Shilton
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Shilton
Can you come to a school fair in Shilton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Shilton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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