Oxfordshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Wheatley.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
A chip van near Wheatley
About our fish and chip van for events in Wheatley
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it’s horse and dog shows and food for volunteers, we will put together a menu of chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
Around Wheatley, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer fêtes in Wheatley have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:25pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Wheatley
Do you trade at school fairs around Wheatley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far is Wheatley from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will find something that works.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Wheatley
More for events in Wheatley
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Wheatley?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
PTAs at schools such as Wheatley Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Wheatley events: pitches and permissions
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX33 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Wheatley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A chip van draws people in.
Here we cover the OX33 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Road, High Street and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Wheatley, we cover Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Wheatley include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find 19 pub (within half a mile east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Wheatley and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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