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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Somerton, Oxfordshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Somerton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Somerton?
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Somerton are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 9:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Somerton, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and community festivals, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
A fête near Somerton might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Somerton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Nearby places to Somerton
Other occasions in Somerton
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Events in Somerton and across Oxfordshire
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your event in Somerton
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Horse and dog shows
- Feeding event crew
If visitors are coming by train, Heyford station is about 2.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Somerton events: pitches and permissions
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Around Somerton, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Somerton to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A chip van draws people in.
Wherever your event is in OX25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Somerton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Questions from Somerton
How far is Somerton from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Somerton?
Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you do festivals?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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