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Party Fish and Chip Van for Great Tew events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Party fish and chip van in Great Tew.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Children’s parties
- Naming days and christenings
Fresh fish and chips in Great Tew
Events we cater in Great Tew
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
A christening at Church of St Michael and All Angels followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
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About our party fish and chip van in Great Tew
It feels like a treat, but stays relaxed: paper portions of fish and chips in the garden. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and family parties with children, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Great Tew, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, 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
- Great Tew (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Great Tew: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Great Tew too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Tell the council about the van.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in Great Tew is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
Where the van can park in Great Tew
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning a party in Great Tew
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Great Tew. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
For parties in OX7, we just need to know where the van can park. Your party could be at a house on The Square, Old Road and New Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For parties just outside Great Tew, we cover Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (within half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Falkland Arms Public House (under half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send us a photo of the drive
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or OX7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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