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Fish and chip van hire in OX18
Hosting a party in OX18? We serve Carterton, Bampton and Burford and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.
Book the chip van in OX18
Where we cater in OX18
- Carterton
- Bampton
- Burford
- Aston
- Clanfield
- Brize Norton
- Alvescot
- Bradwell
- Black Bourton
- Shilton
- Fulbrook
- Little Barrington
- Swinbrook
- Weald
- Kencot
What we do in OX18
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across OX18
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and village fêtes and school fairs, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why hosts in OX18 choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover OX18 and the whole of Oxfordshire
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Around Carterton
Locally, our bookings take us close to St John the Evangelist, Carterton Primary School and The Golden Eagle pub. Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
Planning a chip van in OX18
There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in OX18, so the setting can be anything from Carterton, Bampton and Burford to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Carterton: PTAs at schools such as Carterton Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at St John the Evangelist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Light matters for evening service: around Carterton, it stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Occasions we serve in OX18
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
What affects the price in OX18
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier for everyone.
Tell people when the van opens.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
OX18 questions
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
- 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