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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shotover Hill, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van for events in Shotover Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Fish and chip van for events for Shotover Hill events
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter fairs in Shotover Hill are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 9:00pm by late May.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Shotover Hill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events in Shotover Hill, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. On the menu are chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for feeding event crew and church fêtes.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Shotover Hill are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Events we cater in Shotover Hill
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shotover Hill:
- Church fêtes
- Club open days
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
A summer fête at Holy Trinity Church or St Francis Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Also near Shotover Hill
More for events in Shotover Hill
Working with your venue
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Event catering near Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX3, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your event is in Stansfeld Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. School fairs, for a school like Wood Farm Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Wherever your event is in OX3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Shotover Hill, we cover Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shotover Hill include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shotover Hill include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Crown & Thistle pub (less than half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Shotover Hill
Is Shotover Hill close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Shotover Hill?
Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Shotover Hill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shotover Hill and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shotover Hill?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Shotover Hill hosts choose us
- Events in Shotover Hill and across Oxfordshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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