Party catering
Party catering with a fish and chip van, burger van or loaded fries
Birthdays, christenings, anniversaries and Christmas parties. We bring the van, cook everything fresh and serve your guests, so you can enjoy your own party.
Occasions
Private party catering for every celebration
Birthday parties
From milestone birthdays to family get-togethers, hot food that suits every age.
Christenings
A relaxed meal for family and friends after the service.
Anniversaries
Celebrate with a menu everyone recognises and enjoys.
Christmas parties
Festive party catering for family gatherings and work celebrations.
Parties at home
Hosting in your garden or on private land? Tell us about your space and we will check it works for the van.
Family celebrations
Engagements, retirements, reunions and leaving parties.
Presentation evenings
End-of-season presentation nights for football and other sports clubs, with a hot meal for players, families and coaches.
Charity and church events
Fundraisers and church celebrations, with the food booked in advance and paid for by the organiser.
School events
End-of-term celebrations and staff events, booked in advance and paid for by the school or PTA.
Parties at home
A party in your garden
Hosting at home? Tell us about your garden or driveway when you enquire and we will check there is room for the van and your guests.
The van needs a space about 6 metres long and 2.65 metres wide, plus about 0.9 metres (3 feet) for the open hatch, on firm, level ground with clearance overhead.
Party menus
Fish and chips, burgers or loaded fries
Choose Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3 for your party. Your guests choose their meal from it on the day.
Option 1 · £12 per person
Fish and chip van hire
Footlong fish, sausage, fishcake, cheese and onion fry it, chicken nuggets and burgers, all with chips.
Option 2 · £10 per person
Loaded fries
Fries finished with melted cheese and a choice of 3 toppings. Bold flavours that suit a relaxed party.
Option 3 · £12 per person
Burger van hire for parties
Steak, chicken breast fillet or veggie burgers, topped your way or plain, with fries.
A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.
Christmas parties
Christmas party catering
We cater family Christmas parties at homes and venues within about 35 miles of Swadlincote. Choose fish and chips, burgers or loaded fries and we cook everything fresh in the van.
Is there a minimum spend?
Yes. Prices are £12 per person for Option 1 or Option 3 and £10 per person for Option 2. A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day. As a guide, that is around 55 guests on Option 1 or Option 3, or 65 guests on Option 2.
Feeding the children
Children who would rather not have the toppings are welcome to have chicken nuggets and chips with Option 1, or popcorn chicken and fries with Option 2. These can be served plain or with ketchup, mayo or whichever condiment sachet they prefer. With Option 3, burgers can be provided plain or with ketchup and mustard sachets.
Clubs, charities, churches and schools
Presentation evenings and community events
We cater end-of-season presentation evenings for football and other sports clubs, as well as charity, church and school events. The organiser books the meals in advance for a known number of guests.
Party reviews
What party hosts say
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The fish was so fresh, lovely and white with the best crispy batter. Everyone commented on how good the food was. And a very reasonable price.
Suzanne D, Christening, Stafford Boat Club, September 2025
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I just wanted to say thank you so much for such great food and service at my 50th party on Sunday. I had so many compliments about the fish and chips and over 120 guests were served in such an efficient, calm and friendly fashion. I just have to leave you a glowing review.
Des O, Birthday party, near Loughborough, May 2023
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Chip van was a huge success, everyone enjoyed the food, and there was plenty to choose from.
Stacey F, Birthday party, Lichfield, February 2026
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You often look at places to book and wonder if the food is going to be nice or the service will be good but there is absolutely nothing to worry about with this company. The owners have been brilliant from the communication before my party right through to the service at the end of the night. The portion sizes were very generous and everyone at the party commented on how nice the food was.
Michelle W, Birthday party, Royal British Legion, Oldbury, February 2022
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Fish n Chips were amazing!! Jo and the team were lovely. 100% would recommend and definitely would book again… just looking for an excuse to host another party! Huge thank you to the whole team for delivering an excellent service and very, very scrumptious food!!!
Jo H, Birthday party, Coventry, September 2022
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Allison K recommends OceanView CateringDecember 2019 · Facebook
I can’t recommend Ocean View Catering enough, I booked the chip van for my other half’s Birthday bash, so easy to book, prompt correspondence, nothing a problem. Arrived at the venue in good time and served awesome food. Feedback from the guests was brilliant, they couldn’t believe the quality and range. Massive hit all around, looking to book again soon – thank you for taking the stress out of catering – great family team
Dawn B recommends OceanView CateringOctober 2023 · Facebook
We had Ocean View for my husband’s 40th birthday. The communication was brilliant, the food was amazing and the portion sizes were perfect. They served everyone very quick no one was waiting and the guests loved the food. I would highly recommend Ocean View and would definitely hire them again.
Rubina D recommends OceanView CateringApril 2019 · Facebook
We hired the fish & chip van for my dad’s 70th birthday party. Chris & Jo were excellent with communication prior to the event and incredibly helpful with meeting all our dietary requirements. On the day, the service was very prompt and professional. The fish & chips were AMAZING-all our guests were full of praise! I can’t recommend OceanView Catering enough for making our event one to remember… thank you guys!
Questions
Party catering questions
How much does party catering cost?
£12 per person for our Fish and Chip Van or Gourmet Burgers menu and £10 per person for Loaded Fries. A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.
Can you cater a party at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about your garden or driveway when you enquire and we will check there is room for the van and your guests.
How much space does the van need?
As long as the ground is firm and level, with clearance overhead, we are comfortable parking at most venues. The van needs a space about 6 metres long and 2.65 metres wide, with about 12 feet (3.7 metres) of headroom. Our serving hatch is on the passenger side of the van and opens out a further 0.9 metres (3 feet), which is worth bearing in mind when you plan where we will park. Please tell us about narrow gates, low branches or height barriers on the way in.
Can you cater for a smaller group?
Yes. We are happy to cater for smaller groups of 30 or 40 guests. The £650 minimum spend still applies, because the cost of bringing the van, fryers and team to your event is much the same whatever the numbers. As a guide, the minimum spend covers about 55 guests on Options 1 and 3 or about 65 on Option 2. Prices are £12 per person for Options 1 and 3 and £10 per person for Option 2. A £50 booking fee secures the date.
How long does service last?
Service usually runs for 1 to 2 hours, depending on your numbers. A longer service can be arranged by prior discussion, but we serve so quickly that it is often not needed.
What happens if it rains?
The serving hatch opens out to give cover for two or three guests at a time. Where we can, we park close to your venue so guests can come out in small groups and stay dry.
Do you sell drinks?
Most venues sell their own drinks. If you do need us to bring them, we can supply bottled water or cans of pop at £1 each. This must be arranged in advance.
Do you cater Christmas parties?
Yes. We cater family Christmas parties and work Christmas parties at venues within about 35 miles of Swadlincote.
Do you cater christenings?
Yes. Our reviews include christenings. Our children’s options make it easy to feed younger guests.
Do you cater sports presentation evenings?
Yes. We cater end-of-season presentation evenings for football and other sports clubs. The club books the meals in advance for a known number of guests. Prices are £12 per person for Options 1 and 3 and £10 per person for Option 2. A £50 booking fee secures the date and a £650 minimum spend applies on the day.
Do you cater charity, church and school events?
Yes, when the event is booked in advance and the organiser pays for the food for a known number of guests. Our reviews include charity events.
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