Hampshire · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Oakley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Oakley and across Hampshire.
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events in Oakley
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Oakley
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Whether it’s crew and volunteer catering and sports club events and race days, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Around Oakley, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Oakley
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Oakley and the surrounding area. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John's, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Overton station, about 3.7 miles west.
We serve events across the RG23 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Oakley, we cover Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in Oakley. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Oakley
Other occasions in Oakley
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Oakley?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take around Oakley:
- Horse and dog shows
- Club open days
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Oakley CE Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Oakley, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:25pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Oakley
Is Oakley close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to a school fair in Oakley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Oakley.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event usually works with traders, and we will find something that works.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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