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Fish and chip van for parties in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Ardington.
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van for Ardington events
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Put allergy details in writing
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Put the menu up by the van.
About our party fish and chip van in Ardington
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and kids’ birthday parties, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce for your guests.
Country parties near Ardington suit a chip van: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Ardington
Other occasions in Ardington
Ardington parties: what to know
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Ardington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ardington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ardington to Oxford (13 miles away).
Parties anywhere in OX12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on High Street, Church Street and Well Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover parties in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Ardington include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Boar's Head pub (under half a mile east)
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Autumn and winter parties in Ardington get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Ardington: your questions answered
How far is Ardington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, typically. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ardington
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Ardington
It’s a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
A chip van compared with other options
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Ardington and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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