Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shippon, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Shippon and across Oxfordshire.
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Shippon
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shippon
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. Whether it’s sports club events and race days and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
At a field event near Shippon, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Shippon (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shippon questions
What’s the nearest station to Shippon?
Radley station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Is Shippon close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Towns and villages near Shippon
What else we do in Shippon
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, 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.
Community events around Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Shippon is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Shippon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shippon to Oxford (6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east. Events in parks such as Albert Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
We cover events in every part of the OX13 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shippon include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Of Wales pub (within half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Shippon
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Shippon hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Evening events in Shippon have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for 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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ensure allergen information is available
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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