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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Kencot
Wedding fish and chip van in Kencot: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Rustic farm weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Book the van in Kencot
Wedding fish and chip van in Kencot, fried fresh
At informal weddings, the van can even serve the main meal. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and seaside-themed weddings, we can cook haddock and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Kencot, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen, just firm ground nearby. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Kencot
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wedding in Kencot will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Kencot are Kelmscott Manor (4 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
We take the van to weddings all over the OX18 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Hog roasts are a wedding favourite, but it’s pork only. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Kencot hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and the cost guide.
Kencot questions
We are 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. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Kencot too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you cover Kencot?
We do. We serve events in Kencot and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can the van be part of the photos?
It usually ends up in a few photos. Add bunting or lights for the photos.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kencot
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day who isn’t the couple
- Count suppliers working late
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have a lot of guests.
Napkins or wet wipes by the van are a kindness to anyone in their wedding best.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Kencot is about 9:30pm, 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check access at the venue and send a price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- On the day we set up in good time and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up quietly once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Kencot
It suits barn, marquee and garden weddings, where the van can park near the party.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Day-after gatherings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Marrying at Church of St Peter? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
More for events in Kencot
- 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