Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Steeple Barton events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Steeple Barton and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Planning an event in Steeple Barton?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Steeple Barton
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are often asked to cater sports club events and race days and summer fairs, serving sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce.
A fête near Steeple Barton might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Steeple Barton
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. In Steeple Barton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:30pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Steeple Barton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Steeple Barton and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Heyford station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Middle Barton Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Steeple Barton we cover include Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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FAQs for Steeple Barton
Can you come to a school fair in Steeple Barton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Steeple Barton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Steeple Barton?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Steeple Barton book the van for events such as:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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