Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Middle Assendon
We bring a fish and chip van across Middle Assendon and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire in Middle Assendon
Fish and chip van hire in Middle Assendon, cooked to order
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and visits to care homes and day centres, serving curry sauce, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Middle Assendon, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Middle Assendon
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Middle Assendon book the van for events such as:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Staff lunches and team days
If you had Fawley Court and Temple Island in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a chip van in Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Middle Assendon and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Middle Assendon to Reading (8 miles away).
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St James, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Within reach of Middle Assendon are historic houses such as Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Middle Assendon is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of the RG9 postcode area. From Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Middle Assendon includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Rainbow Inn (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Middle Assendon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Middle Assendon and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Middle Assendon
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Do you cover Middle Assendon?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Middle Assendon and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Middle Assendon, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Middle Assendon? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tell people when the van opens.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Towns and villages near Middle Assendon
What else we do in Middle Assendon
- 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