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Fish and chip van for parties in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire
Party fish and chip van in Nuneham Courtenay: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving parties
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About our party fish and chip van in Nuneham Courtenay
Guests who do not know each other end up chatting in the queue, which is what a party is all about. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Nuneham Courtenay, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Flag any coeliac guests
Plan where the queue stands.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Why choose party fish and chip van in Nuneham Courtenay?
It suits all ages, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
In Nuneham Courtenay and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Birthday parties
Within reach of Nuneham Courtenay are historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor (2.3 miles south) and Garsington Manor (2.5 miles north-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
Hosting a chip van party in Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cover Nuneham Courtenay as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire.
For guests coming by train, Radley station is about 1.7 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in OX44, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Nuneham Courtenay, we also cover Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Schools near Nuneham Courtenay include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Common questions in Nuneham Courtenay
How far is Nuneham Courtenay from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Nuneham Courtenay?
Radley station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on my drive?
Frequently, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a picture of the drive and the way in.
What do you need at the house?
Mostly just a good parking spot. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer weekends go first. Ask about your date.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Nuneham Courtenay. Sunset in Nuneham Courtenay drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your party.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Nuneham Courtenay? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Nuneham Courtenay and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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