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Fish and chip van hire in Bow, Oxfordshire
Looking for a fish and chip van in Bow? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fish and chip van hire for Bow events
Fish and chip van hire in Bow, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes, serving curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy.
Somewhere like Bow, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Bow (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
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 typically simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Bringing the van to Bow
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. Around Bow, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Denys or Holy Trinity Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Bow include Longworth House (4.3 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in SN7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Bow, we cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Former Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
A short menu keeps service quick.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Nearby places to Bow
Other occasions in Bow
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Bow, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van in Bow? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Bow
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Stanford in the Vale Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
Bow questions
Do you come out to small places like Bow?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Denys: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van come to Bow?
Yes, we do. Bow is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
- 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