Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in New Town, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van across New Town and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Work Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire in New Town
Fish and chip van hire in New Town, cooked to order
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and community events and fairs, serving pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as New Town, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- New Town (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Events we cater in New Town
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Visits to care homes and day centres
For guests coming by train, Pangbourne station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in New Town until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
It’s 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.
Planning help
Planning a chip van in New Town
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. For events in New Town, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Basildon C.E. Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at St Stephen's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. New Town is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Events anywhere in RG8 start with a parking spot for the van. From Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to New Town we cover include Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Schools near New Town include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Plan bins near the queue
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Also near New Town
Other occasions in New Town
New Town: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like New Town?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is New Town from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you come to New Town?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including New Town and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Town?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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