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Fish and chip van for parties in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your party in Kennington and across Oxfordshire.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
Book the van in Kennington
How our party fish and chip van works in Kennington
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp, rather than sitting on a buffet table all afternoon. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and retirement celebrations, with haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Parties around Kennington are frequently relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Kennington, a June party has light until about 9:25pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the drive and the queue if you are eating late.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Ensure the van can park legally
It’s worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Places near Kennington
Also in Kennington
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Kennington. 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 book our van in Kennington
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Kennington: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St Swithun's Church: 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’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Kennington?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Hosting a chip van party in Kennington
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Kennington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Kennington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Kennington include Holywell Manor, Oxford (3.1 miles north) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. If guests are coming by rail, Radley station is about 1.8 miles away.
For parties in OX1 and OX14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Kennington we cover include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kennington include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kennington
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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