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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Swerford, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Swerford and across Oxfordshire.
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Swerford
Fish and chip van for events in Swerford, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for school summer fairs and sports club events and race days.
Near Swerford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Swerford (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Swerford, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:30pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Swerford
Is Swerford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Swerford close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can the van come to Swerford?
We do. We serve events in Swerford and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Occasions we serve in Swerford
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Swerford book the van for occasions like:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Nearby places to Swerford
More for events in Swerford
Fairs, fêtes and events in Swerford
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Swerford as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Swerford to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
Here we cover the OX7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Swerford includes Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Boxing Hare pub (within half a mile south-east)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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