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Fish and chip van hire in OX44

Fish and chip van hire across OX44, from Chalgrove, Garsington and Little Milton. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

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Our fish and chip van hire in OX44

Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and visits to care homes and day centres.

Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves.

  1. Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
  2. A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
  3. Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
  4. The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
  5. Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.

Cost

The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

Why book with us

  • No kitchen needed
  • All the chip-shop extras
  • Quick service from the hatch
  • Events in OX44 and across Oxfordshire

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Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in OX44? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.

Near you in Chalgrove

You’ll find the van serving near The Red Lion Public House, Church of St Mary and Chalgrove Community Primary School. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Chalgrove include Wells Farm.

Chip van hire across OX44

OX44 covers everything from Chalgrove, Garsington and Little Milton to 11 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Chalgrove: Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (4 miles north-east) and Garsington Manor (4.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chalgrove Community Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Chalgrove, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.

Who books fish and chip van hire?

People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.

These are some of the bookings we take in OX44 and Oxfordshire:

  • Staff lunches and team days
  • Evening wedding food
  • Garden get-togethers
  • Work Christmas parties

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot.

Comparing caterers

  • How late numbers can change
  • How much space the van takes up
  • Whether VAT is included
  • The deposit and payment dates

Allergies and dietary needs

We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:

  • Fewer choices mean faster service
  • Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
  • Add an allergy question to your invitations
  • Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van

On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.

Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.

What comes out of the fryer

Cod and chips

Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.

Mushy peas

No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.

Should I sort the food myself?

For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.

Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.

FAQs for OX44

Is it a full meal?

Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.

Is there a non-fish option?

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.

Do we need to provide anything?

A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.

Do you have allergen information?

We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.

Does the batter contain gluten?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.

Can you go on a lawn or field?

Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

  • 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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