Oxfordshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Wantage events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Wantage.
- Family parties with children
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
A chip van near Wantage
Party venues around Wantage
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wantage is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Wantage to Oxford (14 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wantage, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in OX12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A338 and A417, Wantage is easy for us to reach for your party. We also bring the van to parties in Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). Wantage is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (under half a mile south-west) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Abingdon Arms (within half a mile south-east)
How our party fish and chip van works in Wantage
A chip van also works for street parties, with the right permissions in place. Whether it is summer garden parties and retirement parties, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In a town like Wantage, a garden party with the van on the drive is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the drive is small. All we need is a level parking spot. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Wantage (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Wantage is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, light the area around the van.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wantage
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A hog roast is one dish, while a chip van gives people a choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book our van in Wantage
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Wantage
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
When should we book for a summer party?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you park at our house?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll tell you honestly.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wantage.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Tell us how many children are coming
With children, food about an hour in works well, before the cake.
Plan cover in case of showers.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Nearby places to Wantage
Also in Wantage
Perfect for your party in Wantage
It’s a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wantage and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Children’s parties
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement parties
A green space like Betjeman Millennium Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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