Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Tetsworth? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Tetsworth?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Tetsworth
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. For crew and volunteer catering and festivals, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, chips and cod and chips.
At a field event near Tetsworth, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, events in Tetsworth stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Tetsworth?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Tetsworth
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Tetsworth
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Tetsworth: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Tetsworth?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Tetsworth from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Occasions we serve in Tetsworth
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- Sports tournaments
- School fairs and sports days
- Community open days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Tetsworth Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Where the van can park in Tetsworth
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Tetsworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Tetsworth
Also in Tetsworth
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
Running an event in Tetsworth
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover Tetsworth as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 5 miles away. A summer fête at Church of St Giles is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. Within about 6 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of OX9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Tetsworth, we cover North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tetsworth include Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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