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Fish and chip van hire in Boars Hill, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van hire in Boars Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Boars Hill?
How our fish and chip van hire works in Boars Hill
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include big birthdays and company team days, with cod and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere as small as Boars Hill, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Boars Hill (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Places near Boars Hill
Other occasions in Boars Hill
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Give us separate numbers for children
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Perfect for your event in Boars Hill
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
In Boars Hill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (2.9 miles west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.4 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Boars Hill: venues, parking and local tips
Boars Hill is about 3 miles north of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Boars Hill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Parks such as Raleigh Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
We cover events in every part of the OX1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Berkeley Road, Jarn Way and Bedwells Heath, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover events in Bayworth (1 mile south-east), Chilswell (1 mile north), Sunningwell (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-east) and Harcourt Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (4 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Story Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Boars Hill include Matthew Arnold School (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile south)
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Boars Hill. By late September, sunset in Boars Hill is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Boars Hill questions
Which station is closest to Boars Hill?
Oxford station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Boars Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through 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