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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Charlton-on-Otmoor
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Charlton-on-Otmoor.
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
Planning an event in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
About our wedding fish and chip van in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. Whether it’s pre-wedding get-togethers and second-day and after-party food, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Charlton-on-Otmoor, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s pork only. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. 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 us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Charlton-on-Otmoor
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
For event organisers in Charlton-on-Otmoor
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charlton-on-Otmoor
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Islip station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What time will you serve?
Normally between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance. We will fit your running order.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wedding and we will send a quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Where the van can park in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Charlton-on-Otmoor, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Charlton-on-Otmoor? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Getting married in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For weddings in Charlton-on-Otmoor, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Charlton-on-Otmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Islip station, about 2.3 miles west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Charlton-on-Otmoor are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (4 miles east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Wherever your wedding is in OX5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover weddings in Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Charlton-on-Otmoor includes Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown pub (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late, so the food is still fresh.
Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the evening photos.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
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 are ready, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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