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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Hornton
Wedding fish and chip van in Hornton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Laid-back receptions
- Day-after gatherings
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About our wedding fish and chip van in Hornton
Couples love the relaxed feel: guests in their wedding best queuing for fish and chips makes for great photos. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and marquee and garden weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Hornton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Hornton (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wedding in Hornton. At midsummer, sunset in Hornton is about 9:30pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Hornton
Hornton is about 4 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. People in Hornton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hornton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 26 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Hornton are Upton House (1.6 miles west) and Farnborough Hall (3.4 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles. If you’re marrying at a church near Hornton, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there.
For weddings in OX15, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Pages Lane, The Green and Eastgate; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Hornton, we also cover Ratley (2 miles north-west), Edgehill (2 miles north-west) and Sun Rising (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Banbury (4 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Neithrop (4 miles south-east), Grimsbury (5 miles south-east), Ruscote (4 miles south-east) and Bloxham (6 miles south).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Hanwell Castle (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill.
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Common questions in Hornton
Is Hornton close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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 will gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
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’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van be part of the photos?
Often, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Hornton?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Formal evening food costs more and slows the party down. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Something for guests to gather round
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Hornton
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- 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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Events we cater in Hornton
Couples choose a fish and chip van because it’s relaxed and fun. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn weddings
- Engagement parties
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Edge Hill.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hornton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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