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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Murcott events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Murcott.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company team days
- Birthday celebrations
Fish and chip van hire in Murcott
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. Around midsummer it stays light in Murcott until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Murcott, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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About our fish and chip van hire in Murcott
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. For company team days and christmas parties, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Somewhere like Murcott, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Murcott (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Murcott?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
If guests are travelling by rail, Islip station, about 3.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
Murcott questions
We’re gathering after a service at Murcott Mission Room: can you come?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Murcott close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
Do you come to Murcott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Murcott and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
A fish and chip van in Murcott: local details
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Murcott and nearby villages. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Murcott to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
After a service at Murcott Mission Room, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Among the historic houses close to Murcott are Boarstall Tower (2.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
We cover events in every part of OX5 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to events in Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
For event organisers in Murcott
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to 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. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Murcott
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Murcott
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, 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