Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Steeple Aston.
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
Planning an event in Steeple Aston?
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Steeple Aston
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. Whether it’s music and food festivals and charity fundraisers and community events, we can cook chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
A fête near Steeple Aston might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Steeple Aston?
It keeps people on site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Sports tournaments
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In Steeple Aston, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:30pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Steeple Aston hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Event catering near Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Steeple Aston, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Steeple Aston. Steeple Aston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Steeple Aston to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Heyford station is about 0.9 miles away. A school like Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Wherever your event is in OX25, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Details of any power or water on site
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
Steeple Aston questions
How far is Steeple Aston from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Steeple Aston?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Steeple Aston
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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