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Fish and chip van hire in OX28
Planning an event in OX28? We serve Witney, Cogges and Madley Park and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in OX28
Places in OX28
Occasions in OX28
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in OX28
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Typical bookings include company team days and village fêtes and school fairs, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
What it costs in OX28
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
Getting a price
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, use our quote form.
Landmarks near Witney
In Witney, that can mean an event near The Henry Box School, Wood Green School and Witney Congregational Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include New Inn Public House (under half a mile south) and Tower Hill Community Primary School (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Witney is Finstock station, about 4.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (0.6 miles east).
Chip van hire across OX28
OX28 covers everything from Witney, Cogges and Madley Park to 0 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Witney: Churches such as Witney Congregational Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Historic houses near Witney include Minster Lovell Hall (1.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Witney, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in OX28? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Why a fish and chip van works
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
OX28: your questions answered
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Which fish do you use?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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