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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Mongewell events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Mongewell and across Oxfordshire.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Festive get-togethers
Book the van in Mongewell
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Mongewell
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. For evening wedding food and community events and fairs, we can cook curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a rural place like Mongewell, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Mongewell (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. By late September, sunset in Mongewell is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Mongewell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Mongewell
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
FAQs for Mongewell
What’s the nearest station to Mongewell?
Cholsey station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Mongewell from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It depends on numbers and timings. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Bringing the van to Mongewell
Mongewell is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Mongewell to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Mongewell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Mongewell to Oxford (12 miles away).
If you had Kinecroft in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Mongewell. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hasthorpe Road, Shuttleworth Close and Elizabeth Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Newnham Murren (1 mile north), Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (1 mile south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.1 miles north) and Wallingford School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Old Nags Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Mongewell
What else we do in Mongewell
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count children separately
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Service time
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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