Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
Party fish and chip van in Curbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
Book the van in Curbridge
How our party fish and chip van works in Curbridge
The queue at the hatch gets people mixing, which is what a party is all about. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
A country party near Curbridge is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Curbridge (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Curbridge
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
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 come out to small places like Curbridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Is there a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include them in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
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 Curbridge.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Curbridge
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planning a party in Curbridge
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Around Curbridge, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Curbridge to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Parties anywhere in OX29 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a party on streets such as Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Curbridge, we also cover Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Henry Box School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Lord Kitchener pub (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Show us where the van would go
- Make sure the van can park legally
- Let your neighbours know
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the neighbours know the van is coming, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Curbridge?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. A chip van gives guests something to talk about. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Curbridge?
It feels like a treat, and people talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Curbridge book the van for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
Within reach of Curbridge are historic houses such as Minster Lovell Hall (1.8 miles north). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. At midsummer, it is light in Curbridge until about 9:30pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Curbridge, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Curbridge
More for events in Curbridge
- 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