Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Jericho, Oxfordshire
Bring the chip shop to your event in Jericho. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Community events and fairs
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Jericho events
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Jericho
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for staff lunches and team days and garden get-togethers.
For a place the size of Jericho, your own drive is often the best spot: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know how the van reaches the house. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Jericho until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Jericho, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Bringing the van to Jericho
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Within reach of Jericho are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.9 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. If you had Oxford University Parks in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1 and OX2, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Jericho on the A4144, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include The Eckersley School of English (0.5 miles south-east) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rickety Press pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Somerville College Library (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Jericho
Other occasions in Jericho
Occasions we serve in Jericho
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Jericho book the van for events such as:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fish and chip days at care homes
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Barnabas Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Jericho questions
Which station is closest to Jericho?
Oxford station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St Barnabas Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why Jericho hosts choose us
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Jericho
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before you book
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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