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Fish and chip van hire in Great Haseley, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Great Haseley and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Book the van in Great Haseley
How our fish and chip van hire works in Great Haseley
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater company team days and christmas parties.
In a hamlet or village like Great Haseley, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Great Haseley (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Great Haseley questions
Is Great Haseley close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you come to Great Haseley?
We do. We serve events in Great Haseley and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is it a full meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Around midsummer it stays light in Great Haseley until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Great Haseley
What else we do in Great Haseley
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Events we cater in Great Haseley
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Great Milton Church of England Primary School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- How long we serve
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Great Haseley: local details
Great Haseley is about 5 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Great Haseley, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Great Haseley are Garsington Manor (3.5 miles west) and Adwell House (3.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. After a service at Church of St Peter, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Great Haseley, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
For events in OX44, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From Rectory Road, Horse Close Cottages and Back Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Great Milton (1 mile north-west), Milton Common (1 mile north-east), Tiddington (2 miles north), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Great Haseley include Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
- 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