Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Shorthampton, Oxfordshire
Looking for a fish and chip van in Shorthampton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Shorthampton?
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan bins near the queue
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Shorthampton
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and staff thank-you lunches.
In a rural place like Shorthampton, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shorthampton
Also in Shorthampton
Who books fish and chip van hire in Shorthampton?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
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. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Bringing the van to Shorthampton
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your event in Shorthampton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7. Other places close to Shorthampton we cover include Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
The countryside around Shorthampton includes Blenheim Farm.
Should I sort the food myself?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late September evenings in Shorthampton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Questions from Shorthampton
Is Shorthampton close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Shorthampton?
Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Can the van come to Shorthampton?
We do. Shorthampton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
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.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shorthampton
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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