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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Tetsworth events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Tetsworth. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
A chip van near Tetsworth
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Tetsworth hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Tetsworth and across Oxfordshire
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Tetsworth
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. For evening wedding food and christmas parties, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, gravy and sausage and chips.
Somewhere like Tetsworth, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Around midsummer it stays light in Tetsworth until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tetsworth
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Bringing the van to Tetsworth
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Tetsworth or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Tetsworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Giles, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For a fundraiser at a school like Tetsworth Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Tetsworth is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in OX9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Tetsworth, we cover North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
A little further out are Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile west)
Also near Tetsworth
Also in Tetsworth
Common questions in Tetsworth
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Giles: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Tetsworth?
The closest is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 5 miles away.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tetsworth.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or OX9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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