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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sunningwell
Fish and chip van for events in Sunningwell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Sunningwell events
About our fish and chip van for events in Sunningwell
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is festivals and sports club events and race days, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
At a field event near Sunningwell, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Sunningwell (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Perfect for your event in Sunningwell
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Leonard? A chip van draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. December events in Sunningwell lose the light at about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 9:00pm by late May.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Have other stalls for special diets
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Sunningwell
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Questions from Sunningwell
Do you come out to small places like Sunningwell?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Sunningwell?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Sunningwell?
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.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Also near Sunningwell
Also in Sunningwell
Sunningwell events: pitches and permissions
Sunningwell is about 2 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Sunningwell, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
If your event is in Albert Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, Radley station is about 2.3 miles away.
Anywhere in OX13, we can bring the van to you. Whether your event is on Bullsmead, Dark Lane and Sunningwell Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Sunningwell we cover include Bayworth (1 mile north-east), Boars Hill (1 mile north), Chilswell (2 miles north), Hinksey Hill (2 miles north-east) and Kennington (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (14 miles east).
A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Abingdon Community Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Sunningwell includes Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Local schools include Fitzharrys School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowing Well pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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