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Fish and chip van for parties in Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Middle Assendon.
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Middle Assendon?
Party fish and chip van for your party in Middle Assendon
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. It is food every generation enjoys. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and family celebrations after a christening, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Country parties near Middle Assendon suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose party fish and chip van in Middle Assendon?
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
In Middle Assendon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
FAQs for Middle Assendon
How far is Middle Assendon from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Middle Assendon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
What do you need at the house?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A summer party in Middle Assendon stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Middle Assendon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Parties in Middle Assendon: homes, halls and local tips
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Middle Assendon to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Middle Assendon are historic houses such as Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler. A christening at Church of St James followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Middle Assendon, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Middle Assendon, we also cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rainbow Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let your neighbours know
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Count children separately
- Send us a picture of the drive
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
A few lights around the van look great.
Towns and villages near Middle Assendon
What else we do in Middle Assendon
- 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