Fish and chip van hire from Swadlincote
Mobile catering for weddings, parties and corporate events
Freshly cooked fish and chips, loaded fries or gourmet burgers, served from our own van at your venue. We cater private events within about 35 miles of Swadlincote, across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and the West Midlands.
Rated 4.9/5 from 86 reviews · 98% five-star · 98% recommend us on Facebook · 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating
Our menus
Three menus to choose from
Choose Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3 for your event. Your guests then choose their meal from that menu at the van.
Option 1
Fish and Chip Van
£12 per person
Footlong fish fresh from Grimsby, sausage, fishcake and more, all served with chips and a choice of peas, curry or gravy.
Option 2
Loaded Fries
£10 per person
Crispy fries finished with melted cheese and a choice of 3 toppings, from Thai sweet chilli chicken to katsu chicken curry.
Option 3
Gourmet Burgers
£12 per person
Steak, chicken breast fillet or veggie burgers with a choice of toppings, served with salad, fries and homemade onion rings.
A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.
Events we cater
Mobile catering for the days that matter
We cater private events booked in advance, from family birthday parties to weddings and large corporate days. However many guests you have, we are likely to be able to cater for them.
Weddings
Hot, freshly cooked food for your wedding breakfast or evening reception, served at your venue.
Parties
Birthdays, christenings, anniversaries and Christmas parties, at a venue or at home.
Corporate events
Staff days, open days, summer socials and client events, with one simple price per person.
Why hosts choose OceanView
Proper food, cooked in front of your guests
Cooked at your venue
We arrive at your venue ready to cook, then serve your guests hot, freshly cooked food.
Fresh from Grimsby
Our footlong fish comes fresh from Grimsby and is cooked fresh at your venue.
Something for everyone
Halal chicken, steak and fish, a veggie burger suitable for vegans and gluten free options on request.
Rated by real hosts
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 86 reviews and recommended by 98% of our Facebook reviewers, with a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating.
About OceanView
Over 30 years in catering
OceanView Catering is run by Jo Evans from Swadlincote. Jo’s mum was a chef, so her passion for food started early. She has worked in catering since the age of 14.
Today that experience goes into every event we cater, whether your guests are choosing fish and chips, loaded fries or gourmet burgers. Each meal is prepared with the same care as the last. Our state-of-the-art fryer means we can serve quality food at high volume. We are proud to hold a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating, the top score.
30+years of catering experience
5Food Hygiene Rating, out of 5
4.9/5average rating from 86 reviews
98%recommend us on Facebook
1,200meals served in a single day
Booking
Simple to book, from enquiry to event day
Tell us your date
Send your event date, venue and expected guest numbers.
Choose your menu
Choose Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3 for your event.
Secure your date
Agree to our terms and we send your booking form. Prices are £12 or £10 per person, depending on the menu. A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.
Enjoy the day
We arrive at your venue ready to cook, then serve your guests hot, freshly cooked food.
Reviews
What our hosts say
Quality★★★★★Communication★★★★★Value★★★★★
We loved the idea of fish n chips for our wedding catering and they were super efficient for our 140 guests! They were super fast and it was the highlight of our wedding! 100% recommended.
Althea H, Wedding, The Engine Room, Birmingham, November 2025
Quality★★★★★Communication★★★★★Value★★★★★
The staff have all been treated to fish chips and burgers today and we have to say it was all delicious!! highly recommend these for your event and would definitely use again. The ladies were on time and communication prior to the event was brilliant.
Wendy P, Corporate event, Bloxwich, March 2026
Quality★★★★★Communication★★★★★Value★★★★★
The fish and chip van was fantastic – everyone raved about the quality, and the full menu meant there was something for absolutely everyone, including great vegetarian options. It was a real crowd-pleaser and added so much to the night. We’d definitely recommend them.
Hayley G, Anniversary party, Essington Rugby Football Club, August 2026
Areas we cover
Where we cater
We are based in Swadlincote in South Derbyshire and travel to venues within about 35 miles, from Derby and Nottingham to Leicester, Birmingham and Coventry.
DerbyshireStaffordshireLeicestershireNottinghamshireWest Midlands
Questions
Fish and chip van hire questions
How much does it cost to hire a fish and chip van?
Option 1 Fish and Chip Van and Option 3 Gourmet Burgers are £12 per person. Option 2 Loaded Fries is £10 per person. A £50 booking fee secures your date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.
How do the menus work?
You choose Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3 for your event. Your guests then choose their meal from that menu when they come to the van.
What kind of events do you cater?
Private events booked in advance, where you are providing food for your guests and know your numbers. That includes weddings, parties, christenings and corporate functions.
Which areas do you cover?
We travel to venues within about 35 miles of Swadlincote, across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and the West Midlands. Sometimes we can go a little further, depending on the size of the event. If you are unsure, send us your venue postcode and we will check.
Can you cater for dietary needs?
Our chicken, steak and fish options are Halal. Our veggie burger is suitable for vegans and all our sauces are vegetarian. Our mushy peas are vegan. Our Cheese and Onion Fry It is vegetarian. Our delicious 3 Bean Chilli is vegan when served without the cheese and soured cream. Please contact us for any further allergen or dietary requirements.
Can we see your allergen information?
Yes. We can give you allergen information for every dish on your menu before the event. Our team can also answer questions at the hatch. Contact us for allergen information.
How quickly can you serve our guests?
Very quickly. We regularly serve more than 150 guests an hour. We have served 171 guests in 43 minutes and 250 in 90 minutes. Our biggest day was 1,200 meals across three shifts, with 550 in a single shift. If your guests have a short break, tell us the times and we will plan service around them.
How do you keep the food cold on the way to my venue?
Ingredients travel in the van’s own fridge and, where needed, in insulated boxes, which keep them cold on the journey. Once we are set up with our generator or your venue’s electric hook-up, the fridge runs throughout your event.
Check your date
Bring OceanView Catering to your event
Tell us your date, venue and guest numbers and we will come back to you with availability and a quote.
Call or text Jacqui 07922466350Call or text Jo 07922040994Email oceanviewcatering.co.uk@gmail.com