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Fish and chip van hire in Somerton, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Somerton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Work Christmas parties
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Somerton
About our fish and chip van hire in Somerton
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Whether it is weddings, especially the evening and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Somerton, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Somerton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Somerton
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. A chip van frequently 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 Somerton
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price a fish and chip van
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Perfect for your event in Somerton
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where other catering struggles.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
Coming by train? Heyford station is about 2.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Evenings in Somerton stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Somerton: venues, parking and local tips
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Somerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in OX25 start with a parking spot for the van. From Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover events in Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
Questions from Somerton
Is Somerton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Somerton close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Somerton.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Somerton?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
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What else we do in Somerton
- 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