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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Shipton-under-Wychwood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Shipton-under-Wychwood events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Shipton-under-Wychwood
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Shipton-under-Wychwood
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Popular choices include mushy peas, chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and village fêtes.
Rural events near Shipton-under-Wychwood can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Shipton-under-Wychwood events: pitches and permissions
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. People in Shipton-under-Wychwood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Shipton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Shipton-under-Wychwood, we also cover Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Wychwood Inn (under half a mile north)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Evening events in Shipton-under-Wychwood have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
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Common questions in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Which station is closest to Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shipton-under-Wychwood? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Events we cater in Shipton-under-Wychwood
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Shipton-under-Wychwood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Sports days
- Festivals
PTAs at schools such as Wychwood Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
The menu, dish by dish
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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