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Wedding fish and chip van in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for your wedding in Bodicote? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Vow renewal parties
- Barn and farm weddings
Fresh fish and chips in Bodicote
Wedding fish and chip van in Bodicote, cooked to order
It is relaxed and a little bit fun: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for great photos. Popular choices include mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are often booked for garden and marquee receptions and seaside-themed weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Bodicote suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Bodicote (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Weddings in Bodicote: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. People in Bodicote book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Planning photos in People's Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Marrying at Church of St John the Baptist? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Wherever your wedding is in OX15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding at a home on High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve weddings in Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse and Jockey pub (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Bodicote
Which station is closest to Bodicote?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can the van park in People's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you cover Bodicote?
We do. We serve events in Bodicote and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Bodicote?
It usually costs far less per head than the main meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
If you want countryside in your photos, Crouch Hill isn’t far, and the countryside around Bodicote suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Count suppliers working late
- Put bins near the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack up quietly and leave you to the party.
Think about cover by the hatch for wet evenings.
Other occasions in Bodicote
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, sunset in Bodicote is about 9:30pm, so the van can serve before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
What affects the price in Bodicote
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal, and guests eat where they like. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Bodicote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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