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Fish and chip van hire in OX17

Hosting a party in OX17? We serve Banbury, Grimsbury and Drayton and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.

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Fish and chip van hire across OX17

Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in OX17. On the menu are curry sauce, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for visits to care homes and day centres and company team days.

We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for.

Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.

Cost

Larger groups normally 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 our van

Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
No kitchen needed
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Events in OX17 and across Oxfordshire

How to get a price

Send us the date, the address or OX17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.

Local landmarks in Banbury

Bookings here are often close to Saint Paul's, People's Park and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, among other places. Also close by are English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east), Duke of Wellington pub (within half a mile north) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Banbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.

Fish and chip van hire in OX17: local guide

From Banbury, Grimsbury and Drayton to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across OX17 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Banbury: For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 0.8 miles east. PTAs at schools such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Evenings in Banbury stay light until about 9:30pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Allergies and dietary needs

We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:

Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Count children separately
Put allergy details in writing
Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet

You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.

A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.

How we price a fish and chip van

These are the factors that matter most:

Cod, haddock or both
Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
How long we serve
How far we travel

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

What we need to know

When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:

Dietary needs, with numbers
The spot you have in mind for the van
Rough numbers for adults and children
The venue or postcode

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.

Before you choose a spot

Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:

A clear area by the serving hatch
A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Lighting nearby for evening events

Food your guests will love

Sausage and chips

A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.

Haddock and chips

Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.

For planners, venues and organisers

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.

Questions from OX17

Where do you take the van?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including OX17.

What can guests choose from?

Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Can we choose cod or haddock?

We serve cod and haddock; we’ll agree the choice when we quote.

Is fish and chips enough as a meal?

Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.

Can you park on the road outside?

That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.

Where can the van park?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.

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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