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Fish and chip van for parties in Steeple Barton, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party across Steeple Barton and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site.
- Street parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Kids’ birthday parties
Book the van in Steeple Barton
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure the van can park legally
It is worth telling the neighbours, or invite them.
Plan cover in case of showers.
How our party fish and chip van works in Steeple Barton
With a chip van, the host gets to enjoy the party too. The van parks, the fryers go on and the food goes out hot. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement parties and family celebrations after a christening.
A country party near Steeple Barton is perfect for fish and chips: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. Everything is fried fresh at your party, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Steeple Barton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose party fish and chip van in Steeple Barton?
It works at home: a drive or firm lawn is enough.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Street parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 2 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a relaxed celebration, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Steeple Barton. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Planning a party in Steeple Barton
Steeple Barton is about 8 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX25 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Steeple Barton to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Anywhere in OX25, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Steeple Barton we cover include Middle Barton (1 mile north-west), Westcott Barton (1 mile west), Steeple Aston (2 miles east), Middle Aston (2 miles north-east) and Duns Tew (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (8 miles east), Witney (11 miles south-west), Carterton (15 miles south-west) and Kidlington (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Deddington Castle (4.2 miles north).
- Local pubs include Holt Hotel (Oxfordshire) (1 mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Steeple Barton questions
How far is Steeple Barton from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Is Steeple Barton 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 need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Midsummer parties in Steeple Barton stay bright until about 9:30pm, while a late-September one is dark by about 7:10pm. Fairy lights by the van help once it gets dark.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Steeple Barton
Also in Steeple Barton
- 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