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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Witney events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Witney and across Oxfordshire.
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Witney
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Fish and chip van for events in Witney, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. For music and food festivals and village fêtes, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Witney suit a chip van: it draws a crowd and serves hot food to order. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Witney (OX28, OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
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. At midsummer, events in Witney stay light until about 9:30pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting 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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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Event catering near Witney
Witney is about 11 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Witney are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Witney to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Tower Hill Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Finstock station, about 4.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
For events in OX28 and OX29, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Carpenters Square, High Street and Market Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Witney is on the A40 and A415, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Cogges (1 mile east), Madley Park (1 mile east), Ducklington (1 mile south), High Cogges (2 miles east) and South Leigh (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (14 miles south), Grove (13 miles south) and Faringdon (10 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Witney has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (0.6 miles east).
- Schools near Witney include The Henry Box School (within half a mile south) and Wood Green School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to Witney
Other occasions in Witney
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Witney?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree who removes waste
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Witney, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Witney? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Common questions in Witney
Which station is closest to Witney?
Finstock station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Witney close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
- 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