Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shirburn, Oxfordshire
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Shirburn. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports club events and race days
- Food for volunteers
A chip van near Shirburn
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shirburn
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. For community open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural events near Shirburn can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ensure allergen information is available
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Event catering near Shirburn
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. In and around Shirburn, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Shirburn, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in OX49, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Shirburn include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local schools include Watlington Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Shirburn
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Shirburn
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Places near Shirburn
What else we do in Shirburn
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Summer events in Shirburn have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from Shirburn
How far is Shirburn from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shirburn.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Occasions we serve in Shirburn
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Icknield Community College can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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