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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Goring
Looking for a fish and chip van in Goring? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
Fish and chip van hire in Goring
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Goring
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. For wakes and celebrations of life and christmas parties, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce for your guests.
A place like Goring often has a hall, a club or a pub car park nearby; any can work for the van, with the owner’s agreement. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Goring (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Goring, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Bringing the van to Goring
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Goring as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Goring is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Goring to Reading (about 9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Goring Church of England Aided Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Among the historic houses close to Goring are Basildon Park (1.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Goring is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We take the van to events all over RG8 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Goring we cover include Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
The countryside around Goring includes Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Queens Arms (less than half a mile south)
Events we cater in Goring
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Goring: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Goring?
Goring & Streatley station, in Goring itself.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
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.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Goring hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Goring and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire 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