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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shiplake events
Looking for a fish and chip van in Shiplake? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
Book the van in Shiplake
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Shiplake
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Shiplake. Whether it’s summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Somewhere like Shiplake, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Shiplake and the whole of Oxfordshire
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Shiplake
Also in Shiplake
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Shiplake? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for evening service: around Shiplake, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Shiplake? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Shiplake
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
For a fundraiser at a school like Shiplake Church of England School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Shiplake questions
Is Shiplake close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Shiplake?
Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van come to Shiplake?
We do. We serve events in Shiplake and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm the menu.
What affects the price in Shiplake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire around Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Shiplake will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Shiplake is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, Wargrave station is about 0.9 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Shiplake are Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). 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 RG9. Other places close to Shiplake we cover include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shiplake include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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