Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in East Hanney, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to East Hanney and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near East Hanney
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. For a late-May party in East Hanney, sunset is around 9:00pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party fish and chip van in East Hanney, cooked to order
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. We’re frequently asked to cater family celebrations after a christening and garden get-togethers, serving pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce.
A country party near East Hanney is perfect for fish and chips: cooked to order and eaten on the lawn. Plan a firm spot in case it rains. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in East Hanney
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Hanney? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Finish with the birthday cake.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
East Hanney parties: what to know
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your party is in the middle of East Hanney or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from East Hanney to Oxford (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (4.5 miles north-west). 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. Your party could be at a house on Main Street, The Green and Morlands, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve parties in Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Hanney include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
Who books party fish and chip van in East Hanney?
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St James, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
Also in East Hanney
East Hanney questions
Is East Hanney close to London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like East Hanney?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the house, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
A buffet is easy but forgettable. The van becomes part of the party. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your party.
Why East Hanney hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including East Hanney
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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