Oxfordshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Charney Bassett events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Charney Bassett. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Charney Bassett?
How our party fish and chip van works in Charney Bassett
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and big birthdays, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Charney Bassett, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charney Bassett? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Party venues around Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Charney Bassett or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (2.9 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12. Whether your party is on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Charney Bassett include Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your party. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Where the van can park in Charney Bassett
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Places near Charney Bassett
Also in Charney Bassett
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Charney Bassett is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Charney Bassett? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Show us where the van would go
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
We park on the agreed spot and set up, and serve as the party carries on.
A few lights around the van look great.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A hog roast is pork only, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Events in Charney Bassett and across Oxfordshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Charney Bassett: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Charney Bassett close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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 Charney Bassett.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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