Oxfordshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Upper Heyford events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Upper Heyford and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
Planning an event in Upper Heyford?
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Heyford, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. For weddings and evening receptions and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Around Upper Heyford, bookings are often at homes, local halls and clubs. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Upper Heyford
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Heyford and the surrounding area. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Heyford to Oxford (12 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Heyford station is about 1.8 miles away.
Anywhere in OX25, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Upper Heyford, we also cover Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
For event organisers in Upper Heyford
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
A short menu keeps service quick.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. By late September, sunset in Upper Heyford is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Upper Heyford: your questions answered
Is Upper Heyford close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Upper Heyford?
Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
- 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