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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Tackley events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Tackley.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Club open days
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near Tackley
About our fish and chip van for events in Tackley
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we’re available. Whether it’s school summer fairs and sports club events and race days, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and chips.
Rural events near Tackley can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Tackley (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Tackley
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Tackley
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Whatever the occasion in Tackley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Food for volunteers
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. For an evening event in Tackley, sunset is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tackley
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Tackley
Do you come out to small places like Tackley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Tackley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Tackley
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Tackley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Tackley to Oxford (10 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Tackley Church of England Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. If visitors are coming by train, Tackley station is in Tackley itself.
Wherever your event is in OX5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Gardiner Arms (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Other occasions in Tackley
- 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