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Fish and Chip Van Hire for St Clement's events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in St Clement's.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
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About our fish and chip van hire in St Clement's
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater staff lunches and team days and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
In and around St Clement's, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in St Clement's
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St Clement's and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Among the historic houses close to St Clement's are Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.5 miles north-west) and Garsington Manor (4.4 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
Common questions in St Clement's
How far is St Clement's from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to St Clement's?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in St Clement's?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
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What else we do in St Clement's
Planning a chip van in St Clement's
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX4, we can fry fresh for your guests. St Clement's is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Parks such as Headington Hill Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Anywhere in OX4, OX1 and OX3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside St Clement's, we cover Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cheney School (0.8 miles east) and Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include Oxford Coach & Horses pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexander Library of Ornithology (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
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 St Clement's
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- A short menu helps everyone
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in St Clement's until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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What affects the price in St Clement's
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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