Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Highmoor
Bring the chip shop to your event in Highmoor. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Festive get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
Fish and chip van hire for Highmoor events
Fish and chip van hire in Highmoor, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. Popular choices include gravy, curry sauce and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for summer garden parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
In a hamlet or village like Highmoor, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Highmoor (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Around midsummer it stays light in Highmoor until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Highmoor
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Highmoor book the van for events such as:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? The nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.5 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Towns and villages near Highmoor
Also in Highmoor
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Highmoor?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Planning a chip van in Highmoor
Highmoor is about 4 miles north-west of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cover Highmoor as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Highmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Stoke Row Church of England School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highmoor. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve an event on streets such as The Glebe and Holly Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Highmoor, we also cover Highmoor Cross (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Catslip (1 mile north-east), Nettlebed (2 miles north) and Kingwood Common (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Open spaces near Highmoor include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Highmoor
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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