Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Horley, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Horley.
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Horley
For event organisers in Horley
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Horley
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and christmas parties.
Somewhere like Horley, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Horley (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Horley
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan bins near the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Planning a chip van in Horley
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. In and around Horley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Horley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Horley to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like North Oxfordshire Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Ethelreda, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Manor Orchard and Little Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Horley we cover include Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horley include Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Where the van can park in Horley
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Horley
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Questions from Horley
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Ethelreda?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Horley close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can the van come to Horley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Horley is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Horley hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- 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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. By late September, sunset in Horley is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Horley
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- 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