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Wedding fish and chip van in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charney Bassett and across Oxfordshire.
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
A chip van near Charney Bassett
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Charney Bassett
A chip van is at home at barn, marquee and garden weddings, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. We serve haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for second-day and after-party food and rustic farm weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Charney Bassett, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Timings are planned around your wedding, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Put bins near the van
- Talk to us about evening numbers
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Do not forget your suppliers
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance and before the party really gets going.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
What affects the price in Charney Bassett
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charney Bassett? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venue evening menus are light. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Charney Bassett?
The van keeps cooking in any weather, which takes one worry off the list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Charney Bassett book the van for events such as:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
If you want countryside in your photos, Chain Hill is not far.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
For event organisers in Charney Bassett
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Charney Bassett
Is Charney Bassett too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Charney Bassett?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Also near Charney Bassett
Other occasions in Charney Bassett
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, sunset in Charney Bassett is about 9:25pm, 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.
- First, tell us about your wedding.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Weddings in Charney Bassett: venues, ceremonies and travel
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In and around Charney Bassett, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Charney Bassett to Oxford (12 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Nearby historic houses include Longworth House (2.9 miles north). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Anywhere in OX12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Charney Bassett we cover include Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Charney Bassett include Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
A closer look at the menu
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.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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