Oxfordshire · England
Wedding fish and chip van in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bicester and the surrounding area.
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Wedding fish and chip van in Bicester
Wedding fish and chip van in Bicester, fried fresh
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for second-day and after-party food and rustic farm weddings.
In a town like Bicester, a church ceremony and a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a chip van perfectly: the van parks beside the marquee or in the hall car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
Remember the band, photographer and venue staff when you give us numbers.
A chalkboard sign with the menu by the van adds a nice touch.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Bicester
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Bicester
Also in Bicester
For event organisers in Bicester
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bicester? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Getting married in Bicester?
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Bicester as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Bicester is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that there is a station right in Bicester: Bicester North station. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Edburg, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, which is where the van comes in.
Anywhere in OX26 and OX27, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wedding on streets such as Market Square, Market End Way and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Bicester is on the A4095 and B4100, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Bicester is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for weddings.
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Bicester includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Schools near Bicester include Bicester Technology Studio (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter weddings in Bicester are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the van, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Related guides
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Bicester questions
Is Bicester close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Edburg: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
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 come to Bicester?
Yes, we do. Bicester is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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