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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shiplake events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Shiplake? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
A chip van near Shiplake
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shiplake
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is food for volunteers and agricultural and country shows, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a village fête or field event near Shiplake, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shiplake questions
Is Shiplake close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shiplake?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Can the van come to Shiplake?
Yes, we do. Shiplake is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Shiplake?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Towns and villages near Shiplake
Other occasions in Shiplake
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Have other stalls for special diets
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Running an event in Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shiplake as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shiplake is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
For events in RG9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside Shiplake, we cover Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Shiplake
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Shiplake Church of England School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Somewhere firm if it rains
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
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. Evening events in Shiplake have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Shiplake
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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