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Fish and chip van for parties in Balscote, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Balscote and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Balscote?
Party fish and chip van in Balscote, fried fresh
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who does not want fish, so one van feeds the whole party. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater family parties with children and street parties and neighbourhood events.
Near Balscote, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Balscote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your party in Balscote. Autumn and winter parties in Balscote get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Balscote? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Balscote
What else we do in Balscote
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Hosting a chip van party in Balscote
Balscote is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Around Balscote, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Balscote to Oxford (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Upton House (2.8 miles north-west) and Broughton Castle (2.8 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. For guests coming by train, Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in OX15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For parties just outside Balscote, we cover Shutford (1 mile south), Alkerton (1 mile north-west), Shenington (1 mile north-west), Epwell (2 miles west) and Tadmarton (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Bloxham (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Horton General Hospital (4.2 miles east) and W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Balscote include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Edge Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Balscote
It is a real treat for guests, and it gets people talking.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Balscote book the van for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Birthday parties
- Family parties with children
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Balscote questions
Which station is closest to Balscote?
Banbury station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you park at our house?
Usually, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you come to Balscote?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Balscote and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
For event organisers in Balscote
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Balscote?
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. A van fries on the spot. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
- 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