Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Fish and Chip Van for New Hinksey events
Bring the chip shop to your wedding in New Hinksey. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding after-parties
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in New Hinksey?
About our wedding fish and chip van in New Hinksey
Evening wedding food from a fish and chip van is a favourite. By nine o’clock, guests are hungry again, and fish and chips from the hatch is exactly what they want. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for informal weddings and day-after gatherings.
In New Hinksey, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Let us know about access for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wedding, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Weddings in New Hinksey: venues, ceremonies and travel
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around New Hinksey. New Hinksey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Oxford station is about 1.3 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist often hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
Weddings anywhere in OX1 and OX4 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside New Hinksey, we also cover South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near New Hinksey include Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Duke of Monmouth pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Don’t forget your suppliers
- Plan something for guests we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Evening food usually goes out between about 8pm and 9:30pm, once the first dance is done.
A covered route from the marquee to the van helps if it rains.
How we price a fish and chip van for your wedding
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in New Hinksey
It normally costs far less per head than the main meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Hinksey and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Laid-back receptions
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Rustic farm weddings
- Food after the first dance
If you’re hoping for photos in South Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Places near New Hinksey
What else we do in New Hinksey
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. At a December wedding in New Hinksey, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the van needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Common questions in New Hinksey
Which station is closest to New Hinksey?
Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you trade in South Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many portions do we need?
Not every guest eats in the evening. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wedding?
Some venue evening menus are light. Fish and chips fills people up. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in New Hinksey
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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