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Wedding fish and chip van in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your wedding to Nuneham Courtenay and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewal parties
A chip van near Nuneham Courtenay
How our wedding fish and chip van works in Nuneham Courtenay
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips after a long day. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for wedding after-parties and informal weddings.
Rural weddings around Nuneham Courtenay 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. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Nuneham Courtenay? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Nuneham Courtenay is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Nuneham Courtenay is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
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. Shotover nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
For weddings in OX44, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve weddings include Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nuneham Courtenay include Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Schools near Nuneham Courtenay include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Nuneham Courtenay?
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. Fish and chips from the hatch keeps it informal. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Nuneham Courtenay hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Nuneham Courtenay?
It’s food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Food after the first dance
- Day-after gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Rustic farm weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that Radley station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Nuneham Courtenay, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX44 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Nuneham Courtenay
What’s the nearest station to Nuneham Courtenay?
The closest is Radley station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How many portions do we need?
It depends on how much was served earlier and when the evening food goes out. Many couples cater for most of the evening list, not all.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Will the van be in our photos?
Frequently, yes, and it makes a fun photo. Bunting or lights make it even better.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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