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Fish and chip van for parties in Catslip, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Catslip and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
Fresh fish and chips in Catslip
Events we cater in Catslip
It’s a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Catslip and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Children’s parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
Historic houses near Catslip include Greys Court (2.2 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (2.7 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
Party fish and chip van in Catslip, cooked to order
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. For big birthdays and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
A country party near Catslip is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Catslip (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Catslip
What’s the nearest station to Catslip?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Catslip from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your party and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Catslip?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Catslip is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Catslip drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Catslip and the whole of Oxfordshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Nearby places to Catslip
Also in Catslip
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Arrange an alternative if needed
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Catslip parties: what to know
Catslip is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Catslip is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Catslip is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Catslip to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards. For party guests on the train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.4 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Catslip, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Parties anywhere in RG9 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Nettlebed (1 mile north-west), Highmoor (1 mile south-west), Highmoor Cross (1 mile south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Middle Assendon (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Open spaces near Catslip include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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