Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Ducklington, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Ducklington. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Company team days
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Ducklington
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
About our fish and chip van hire in Ducklington
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include big birthdays and visits to care homes and day centres, serving gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a rural place like Ducklington, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Ducklington (OX29)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Ducklington: your questions answered
Is Ducklington close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which fish do you use?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Ducklington, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Ducklington
Other occasions in Ducklington
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Where the van can park in Ducklington
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ducklington
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Bringing the van to Ducklington
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Ducklington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Ducklington. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Bartholomew rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. PTAs at schools such as Ducklington Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of the OX29 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to events in Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Henry Box School (1 mile north)
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or OX29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Occasions we serve in Ducklington
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ducklington, people book us for events such as:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Within reach of Ducklington are historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall (3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Ducklington. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Ducklington
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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