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Fish and chip van hire in OX1

Planning an event in OX1? We cover St John Street area, St. Ebbes and Jericho and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.

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How fish and chip van hire works in OX1

Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include company team days and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips.

Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up.

You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

Pricing in OX1

Larger groups typically 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 hosts in OX1 choose us

Hot food handed straight over
No kitchen needed
Everything cooked to order at your event
Classic food your guests already know

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 will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Around St John Street area

You will find the van serving near Angus Library and Archive, St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School and Oxford University Parks, among other places. Nearby too are The Eckersley School of English (less than half a mile south-east), Pusey House Chapel (within half a mile north-east), Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north) and The Eagle and Child pub (less than half a mile north-east). St John Street area has its own railway station: Oxford station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile south). The countryside around St John Street area includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.

Planning a chip van in OX1

There are 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets in OX1, so whether your event is in Oxford, St John Street area and St. Ebbes or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.

St John Street area: Historic houses near St John Street area include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Pusey House Chapel, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Evening events need a little planning for light: around St John Street area, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over.

What your quote should include

Exactly what’s included in the price
What the van needs: space, access, power
Travel, tolls and road charges
Whether VAT is included

What comes out of the fryer

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.

Curry sauce

Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.

For event organisers in OX1

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in OX1? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.

Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

Events we cater in OX1

It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.

Whatever the occasion in OX1, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:

Staff lunches and team days
Fêtes, fairs and school events
Work Christmas parties
Wakes and gatherings after a funeral

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 generally the easier option.

Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.

Common questions in OX1

Which areas do you serve?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

Can you cook in the rain?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

Can you park on the road outside?

It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

Do you clear up afterwards?

The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.

What do we need to supply?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.

Can the van park on grass?

It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.

When should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.

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

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