Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Horton-cum-Studley
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Horton-cum-Studley.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Care home visits
Fish and chip van hire for Horton-cum-Studley events
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Fish and chip van hire in Horton-cum-Studley, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a rural place like Horton-cum-Studley, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Horton-cum-Studley (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Horton-cum-Studley
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning a chip van in Horton-cum-Studley
Horton-cum-Studley is about 6 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. People in Horton-cum-Studley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Horton-cum-Studley to Oxford (6 miles away).
If you had Katie and George Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For anyone arriving by rail, Islip station is about 4.4 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX33, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Green, Church Lane and Oakley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Murcott (2 miles north), Fencott (3 miles north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (3 miles north-west), Upper Arncott (3 miles north) and Merton (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (6 miles south-west), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (7 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Horton-cum-Studley include Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Horton-cum-Studley?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
These are some of the bookings we take around Horton-cum-Studley:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Milestone birthday parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Barnabas, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Horton-cum-Studley and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
How it works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. By late September, sunset in Horton-cum-Studley is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Horton-cum-Studley: your questions answered
Could you trade in Katie and George Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Horton-cum-Studley?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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