Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Fencott
Wedding fish and chip van in Fencott: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal weddings
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
A chip van near Fencott
About our wedding fish and chip van in Fencott
Once the fryers are on, guests find the van on their own. People chat in the queue and come back with full hands. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater pre-wedding get-togethers and anniversary celebrations.
Rural weddings around Fencott have a magic of their own, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Fencott (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Occasions we serve in Fencott
It’s ideal for outdoor and rustic weddings, where there is room to park the van close by.
In Fencott and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Pre-wedding get-togethers
- Rustic farm weddings
- Day-after gatherings
It’s worth telling train travellers that Islip station is about 3.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
For event organisers in Fencott
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Fencott weddings: local tips
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Fencott as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Fencott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Murcott Mission Room often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.2 miles south-east). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Fencott, we cover Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wedding. The frying and serving are down to us. At midsummer, sunset in Fencott is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wedding. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Fencott
- Cod and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Fencott
What else we do in Fencott
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Have bins ready for paper and trays
- Cater for most, not all, of the evening guest list
Evening food typically goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, after the first dance.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
Fencott questions
Can you serve after a service at Murcott Mission Room?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Fencott too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you park near the barn?
Generally, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We will agree the spot in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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