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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Crowmarsh Gifford events
Fish and chip van hire in Crowmarsh Gifford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Book the van in Crowmarsh Gifford
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Fish and chip van hire in Crowmarsh Gifford, fried fresh
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and gatherings after a funeral and staff lunches and team days, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Somewhere like Crowmarsh Gifford, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Crowmarsh Gifford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Around midsummer it stays light in Crowmarsh Gifford until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Crowmarsh Gifford
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Crowmarsh Gifford:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crowmarsh Gifford Church of England School, can book the van as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
Fish and chip van hire around Crowmarsh Gifford
Crowmarsh Gifford is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Crowmarsh Gifford is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Thinking of using Howbery Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Crowmarsh Gifford is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in OX10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Little Hitchen and McCulloch Meadows or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Newnham Murren (1 mile south-west), Mongewell (1 mile south-west), Winterbrook (2 miles south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Schools near Crowmarsh Gifford include Wallingford School (0.9 miles north-west) and Wallingford School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Crowmarsh Gifford
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. Larger groups normally 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.
Why book our van in Crowmarsh Gifford
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Questions from Crowmarsh Gifford
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Crowmarsh Gifford close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cover Crowmarsh Gifford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Crowmarsh Gifford is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
- Put bins and napkins by the van
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Nearby places to Crowmarsh Gifford
What else we do in Crowmarsh Gifford
- 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