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Fish and chip van hire in OX5
Hosting a party in OX5? We serve Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Planning an event in OX5?
Areas within OX5
- Kidlington
- Yarnton
- Islip
- Tackley
- Kirtlington
- Bletchingdon
- Begbroke
- Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Enslow
- Bunkers Hill
- Hampton Poyle
- Fencott
- Gosford
- Murcott
- Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Thrupp
- Weston Otmoor
What we do in OX5
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across OX5
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include visits to care homes and day centres and christmas parties, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
What it costs in OX5
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Around Kidlington
Around Kidlington, we take the van to homes and venues near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Church of St Mary and Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kidlington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Planning a chip van in OX5
There are 3 towns and 16 villages and hamlets in OX5, so whether your event is in Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Kidlington: Among the historic houses close to Kidlington are Blenheim Palace (3.5 miles north-west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Late September evenings in Kidlington lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
OX5 questions
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll plan it with you.
- 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