Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Steeple Barton
We bring a fish and chip van across Steeple Barton and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Christmas parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
A chip van near Steeple Barton
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Steeple Barton
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Whether it’s fish and chip days at care homes and evening wedding food, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In a small place like Steeple Barton, the van often parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and firm, dry ground is the key. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Plan bins near the queue
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In Steeple Barton, the sun sets at about 9:30pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Steeple Barton questions
Which station is closest to Steeple Barton?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Steeple Barton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Steeple Barton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Steeple Barton. For a quote, use our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Steeple Barton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Towns and villages near Steeple Barton
More for events in Steeple Barton
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Steeple Barton, and we will plan access and set-up. Steeple Barton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Middle Barton Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Heyford station, about 2 miles east, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in OX25 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to Steeple Barton we cover include Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
What affects the price in Steeple Barton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Steeple Barton
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
- 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