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Fish and chip van hire in Combe, Oxfordshire
Fish and chip van hire in Combe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Combe
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Combe, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
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, fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire for your event in Combe
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Combe. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and school events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Combe, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters more than anything. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Combe (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Combe hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Combe
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Fish and chip van hire around Combe
Combe is about 5 miles north-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Combe. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Combe to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Combe station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Historic houses near Combe include Blenheim Palace (1.9 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX29, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Square Firs, Chatterpie Lane and Orchard Close, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Combe, we cover East End (1 mile south-west), Stonesfield (1 mile north-west), Freeland (2 miles south), North Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Fawler (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles south-west) and Carterton (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Morris Motors Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Combe include Blenheim Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cock Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Combe: your questions answered
Is Combe too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Combe?
The closest is Combe station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
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 be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Combe
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- 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