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Wedding fish and chip van in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in Faringdon. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
Wedding fish and chip van for Faringdon events
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Faringdon
We park close to the reception, and guests wander out to the hatch. It becomes a lovely moment in the evening. Whether it’s barn weddings and weddings with a seaside feel, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Faringdon suits a chip van. We need a firm spot and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Faringdon: your questions answered
Is Faringdon close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What time is best for the van?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Towns and villages near Faringdon
Other occasions in Faringdon
Where the van can park in Faringdon
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Faringdon
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Faringdon, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Faringdon
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it is relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Vow renewals and anniversaries
- Evening wedding food
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Badbury Hill, and the countryside around Faringdon suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Faringdon weddings: local tips
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van for your wedding to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Faringdon and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Faringdon are Buscot Park (3 miles north-west) and Kelmscott Manor (3.3 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Faringdon on the A417 and A4095, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to weddings in Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Faringdon Day Hospital (under half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Infant School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests don’t eat pork. A chip van offers fish, sausages and pies. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Make sure we have someone to call on the day
- Put bins near the van
We arrive and set up without getting in the way, so the fryers are hot when you are ready.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
For event organisers in Faringdon
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on 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