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Party Fish and Chip Van for Fencott events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party makes the food a highlight of your party in Fencott.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Children’s parties
Book the van in Fencott
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How our party fish and chip van works in Fencott
You don’t need to hire a hall: the van makes your home the party venue. We serve cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
Country parties near Fencott suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Fencott
Is Fencott close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Murcott Mission Room: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van come to Fencott?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Fencott is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you come to a street party?
Often, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
Can you park at our house?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send us a photo and tell us about gates and branches.
Planning a party in Fencott
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Around Fencott, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If the day starts at Murcott Mission Room, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. If guests are coming by rail, Islip station is about 3.2 miles away.
For parties in OX5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For parties just outside Fencott, we cover Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let your neighbours know
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Show us where the van would go
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Towns and villages near Fencott
What else we do in Fencott
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Fencott is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going 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 way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Fencott
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Fencott
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It’s also a bit of fun.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
Historic houses near Fencott include Boarstall Tower (3.2 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
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- 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