Oxfordshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Lyford events
Bring the chip shop to your party in Lyford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations after a christening
Book the van in Lyford
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Party fish and chip van in Lyford, cooked to order
For children, there’s sausage and chips, so nobody needs a separate meal. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and christenings and naming days, with gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
A country party near Lyford is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Lyford (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. For a late-May party in Lyford, 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.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check access for the van and send a quote.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up when we are done and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Lyford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A picture of the parking spot helps
Keep the queue away from the road if the van is on the drive.
Put the menu up by the van.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the party.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a chip van is hard to beat in Lyford. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Lyford hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Lyford and across Oxfordshire
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Lyford
What else we do in Lyford
Lyford parties: what to know
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Lyford come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
For parties in OX12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For parties just outside Lyford, we cover Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Lyford include Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles west)
Common questions in Lyford
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Lyford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
- 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