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Fish and chip van hire in Cholsey, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Cholsey.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Cholsey
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
About our fish and chip van hire in Cholsey
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Cholsey. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and festive get-togethers, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
There may be a hall or club near Cholsey if the drive is small; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Cholsey (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Cholsey
Other occasions in Cholsey
Cholsey questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Events we cater in Cholsey
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
Within reach of Cholsey are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (2.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Cholsey: venues, parking and local tips
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX10, we can bring the van to you. Cholsey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cholsey to Reading (11 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Cholsey: Cholsey station. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cholsey. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in OX10, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Morning Star pub (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Cholsey
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Cholsey hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Cholsey
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Cholsey, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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