Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Basingstoke, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Basingstoke and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Basingstoke?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Agree who removes waste
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
About our fish and chip van for events in Basingstoke
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Popular choices include sausage and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and village fêtes and summer fairs.
For events in Basingstoke, a chip van gives visitors a popular hot-food choice. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Basingstoke?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Whatever the occasion in Basingstoke, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
An event in Eastrop Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Basingstoke
Can the van park in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Basingstoke?
Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
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.
Do you come to Basingstoke?
We do. We serve events in Basingstoke and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Basingstoke. For an evening event in Basingstoke, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
What affects the price in Basingstoke
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Across the RG24 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Basingstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Basingstoke to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east. School fairs, for a school like King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
For events in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Basingstoke include the A30 and A33, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Basingstoke is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Basingstoke include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Places near Basingstoke
What else we do in Basingstoke
- 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