Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Cothill events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Cothill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
Book the van in Cothill
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Cothill
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and weddings, especially the evening.
Somewhere like Cothill, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Cothill (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Around midsummer it stays light in Cothill until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
FAQs for Cothill
What’s the nearest station to Cothill?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is Cothill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you come to Cothill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Cothill. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Also in Cothill
A fish and chip van in Cothill: local details
Cothill is about 2 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Cothill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Cothill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 3.9 miles east. Within reach of Cothill are historic houses such as Appleton Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Longworth House (5 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Wherever your event is in OX13, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Cothill, we cover Dry Sandford (1 mile north-east), Shippon (1 mile south-east), Frilford Heath (1 mile south-west), Tubney (2 miles west) and Marcham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Witney (10 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and FitzHarris Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Cothill include Larkmead School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Merry Miller pub (under half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Working with your venue
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cothill
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in Cothill
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cothill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Helen, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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