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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Shilton
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 Shilton.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Second-day and after-party food
- Weddings with a seaside feel
Planning an event in Shilton?
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in Shilton
Barn, marquee and garden weddings suit a chip van perfectly, because there is often a yard or track close to the party. Whether it is pre-wedding get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
There is something special about a country wedding near Shilton, and fish and chips at dusk adds to it. Plan a firm back-up spot if the field is wet. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Shilton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your wedding in Shilton
Is Shilton close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Shilton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should evening food go out?
Whenever suits your day. After the first dance is the most popular time.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
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.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Shilton, midsummer sunset is about 9:30pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting by the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It is 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.
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Planning wedding fish and chips in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Shilton, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Shilton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shilton to Oxford (16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Shilton are Minster Lovell Hall (4 miles north-east). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Anywhere in OX18, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wedding at a home on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Shilton, we also cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ensure we have someone to call on the day
- Flag coeliac guests early
- Have a back-up for guests with special diets
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shilton
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Curry sauce
What affects the price in Shilton
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wedding is.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or OX18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A second sit-down meal in the evening is expensive and formal. A van keeps it relaxed, and guests eat where they like. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Shilton
It is food every generation enjoys, from flower girls to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shilton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Rustic farm weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Rood frequently hold the reception nearby, with the van parked by the marquee or hall.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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