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Fish and chip van hire in Highmoor Cross, Oxfordshire
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 Highmoor Cross.
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Highmoor Cross events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Highmoor Cross
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and community events and fairs.
In a small place like Highmoor Cross, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- A short menu helps everyone
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Common questions in Highmoor Cross
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Highmoor Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Do you come to Highmoor Cross?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Highmoor Cross and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Bringing the van to Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Highmoor Cross come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Highmoor Cross to Reading (about 7 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Paul, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (1.6 miles east) and Stonor Park (4 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Highmoor Cross is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
We take the van to events all over RG9 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Holly Close and The Glebe or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Highmoor Cross, we cover Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Open spaces near Highmoor Cross include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (under half a mile north)
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evenings in Highmoor Cross stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Highmoor Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Highmoor Cross
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Highmoor Cross
More for events in Highmoor Cross
Occasions we serve in Highmoor Cross
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- 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