Fish and chip van hire in Oxford

A fish and chip van at your event in Oxford

We bring a mobile fish and chip van to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, workplaces, fêtes and wakes across Oxford and the surrounding area. We park up on the agreed spot, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion of fish and chips goes out hot and crisp from the hatch, rather than sitting in a tray.

The menu is the one everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving, and there’s something for children and grown-ups alike.

University city and Oxfordshire countryside

Oxford events range from college and departmental gatherings to garden parties in the villages around the city and weddings in the Oxfordshire countryside. Many historic venues have strict rules about vehicles on site, so we check the venue’s requirements early.

Central Oxford has limited vehicle access, bus gates and very little parking, so tell us about the venue and where the van can park when you ask for a quote.

Prices for events in Oxford

Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve, and travel and access. Read what a fish and chip van costs or see how we price.

A fish and chip van or something else?

Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van suits guests who don’t eat pork, and it gives everyone a choice from a short menu. Compared with a barbecue, nobody has to stand over the grill, and food is fried to order rather than coming off in batches. Compared with a cold buffet, it’s hot food, fresh from the fryer, which matters on a cool evening. What it does need is a level, firm spot the van can reach, and permission to park there.

Planning an event in Oxford

• Check where the van can go. Ask your venue or landowner where a catering van can park, and when it can arrive.
• Think about access. Gates, narrow lanes, low branches, height barriers and soft ground all matter for a vehicle. Tell us about them.
• Count heads and diets. Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
• Decide when to eat. Tell us the serving time and anything fixed, such as speeches, a first dance, shifts or a lunch break.
• Plan for the weather and the dark. A covered spot near the hatch helps on a wet day, and evening and winter events need lighting.

Ideas for Oxford events

Every event is planned on its own; these are just starting points.

Around Oxford

The nearest railway station to the centre is Oxford station. Well-known places nearby include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west), Warneford Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (less than half a mile east). Close to the centre are East Oxford Primary School, Cheney School, Headington Rye Oxford and St Clement's Church. Green spaces within reach include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.