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Wedding fish and chip van in Shillingford, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your wedding turns food into part of your wedding in Shillingford.
- Informal weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Coastal-themed receptions
Fresh fish and chips in Shillingford
Where the van can park in Shillingford
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Wedding fish and chip van in Shillingford, cooked to order
Good evening food keeps people on the dance floor, and few things are as welcome as hot fish and chips late in the evening. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater garden and marquee receptions and coastal-themed receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Shillingford, and evening fish and chips adds to it. Plan access and a back-up spot in case of rain. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put bins near the van
- Confirm the van can park at the venue
Your venue coordinator or a nominated friend can let us know if things run late.
A string of lights by the hatch makes a great photo.
Planning wedding fish and chips in Shillingford
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Shillingford is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Shillingford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station. If you are marrying at a church near Shillingford, such as Church of St Lawrence, and holding the reception nearby, the van can serve evening food there. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
We take the van to weddings all over the OX10 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Shillingford, we also cover Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (within half a mile north-east)
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What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wedding. We handle the cooking and serving. In Shillingford, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening fish and chips is often served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wedding.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Shillingford questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Shillingford from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for your wedding cost in Shillingford?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Why choose wedding fish and chip van in Shillingford?
Almost every guest enjoys fish and chips, from flower girls to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion in Shillingford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wedding after-parties
- Seaside-themed weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Food after the first dance
Among the historic houses close to Shillingford are Brightwell Manor (1.8 miles south-west) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.4 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shillingford?
A hog roast is a classic for weddings, but it’s one dish, and some guests do not eat pork. A van gives a choice of fish, sausage or pie. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
Why book our van in Shillingford
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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