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Fish and chip van for parties in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your party in Bodicote. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Party fish and chip van for Bodicote events
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your party. Autumn and winter parties in Bodicote 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Bodicote? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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How our party fish and chip van works in Bodicote
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing. Whether it is family parties with children and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a place like Bodicote, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Let us know how the van reaches the house, and we will bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Parties in Bodicote: homes, halls and local tips
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For parties in Bodicote, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Bodicote is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north. After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in OX15, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties in Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bodicote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse and Jockey pub (under half a mile west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Bodicote hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Bodicote and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Classic food your guests already know
See how we price or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
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.
Perfect for your party in Bodicote
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bodicote:
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement parties
A green space like People's Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Put the menu up by the van.
Common questions in Bodicote
What’s the nearest station to Bodicote?
Banbury station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Bodicote close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bodicote.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so ask early.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Other occasions in Bodicote
- 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