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Fish and Chip Van Hire for East Hendred events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in East Hendred.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Fish and chip van hire for East Hendred events
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Fish and chip van hire in East Hendred, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. We’re often asked to cater staff lunches and team days and festive get-togethers, with sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a rural spot like East Hendred, the setting does plenty of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- East Hendred (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Towns and villages near East Hendred
Also in East Hendred
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in East Hendred
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including East Hendred
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
Why choose fish and chip van hire in East Hendred?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Augustine of Canterbury, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Planning a chip van in East Hendred
East Hendred is about 4 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Events in East Hendred are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. East Hendred is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Hendred to Oxford (12 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 4.2 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hendreds Church of England School, can book the van as a food stall. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of East Hendred, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over the OX12 postcode area and the streets around it. From Chapel Square, High Street and Old Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in West Hendred (1 mile west), Rowstock (1 mile east), Ardington (2 miles west), East Lockinge (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (15 miles north-west), Wantage (4 miles west) and Grove (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (1.8 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (5.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Mowbray Fields and Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
FAQs for East Hendred
What’s the nearest station to East Hendred?
Didcot Parkway station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Augustine of Canterbury: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
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.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Late September evenings in East Hendred lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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- 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