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Fish and chip van hire in SN7

We take the van to every part of the SN7 postcode district, which takes in Faringdon, Stanford in the Vale and Uffington. Everything is fried fresh on the day.

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Our fish and chip van hire in SN7

You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. We’re often asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, with gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.

We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open.

  1. Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
  2. A photo 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.

What you will pay

Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.

Why book our van

  • Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
  • Hot food handed straight over
  • Classic food your guests already know
  • Everything cooked to order at your event

Ask for a quote

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Faringdon

In Faringdon, that can mean an event near Church of All Saints, Faringdon Infant School and The Swan pub, among other places. A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Badbury Hill.

A fish and chip van across SN7: what to know

There are 3 towns and 15 villages and hamlets in SN7, so the setting can be anything from Faringdon, Stanford in the Vale and Uffington to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.

Faringdon: Among the historic houses close to Faringdon are Buscot Park (3 miles north-west) and Kelmscott Manor (3.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Faringdon Community College, can book the van as a food stall. Late September evenings in Faringdon lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.

Comparing caterers

  • How many hours the van serves
  • Travel, tolls and road charges
  • If the price includes VAT
  • What they can offer for dietary needs

Space, access and the venue

The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:

  • Somewhere close to where people will eat
  • A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
  • A lit spot if service runs after dark

Working with your venue

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in SN7? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.

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.

The menu, dish by dish

Pie and chips

For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.

What affects the price in SN7

The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:

  • Cod, haddock or both
  • The length of service
  • Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
  • Any minimum charge

Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.

What we need to know

To check availability and price, we need:

  • The date and when you’d like to eat
  • Anything awkward about the way in
  • Any dietary needs and allergies
  • The address or venue name

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.

SN7: your questions answered

Do you clear up afterwards?

We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.

What areas do you cover?

We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.

What if the weather’s bad?

The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

When do you arrive?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.

What’s on the menu?

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

What does the van need?

Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.

Can you park on the road outside?

Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.

  • 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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