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Fish and chip van hire in Bashley, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van to Bashley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Festive get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire for Bashley events
Fish and chip van hire in Bashley, fried fresh
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. Whether it is christmas parties and care home visits, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Somewhere like Bashley, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bashley
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Bashley?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Bashley book the van for occasions like:
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
After a service at St John, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Bashley questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Bashley?
New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where the van can park in Bashley
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
More for events in Bashley
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Count children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Bringing the van to Bashley
Bashley is in Hampshire. We cover Bashley as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Bashley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Ballard School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Bashley, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bashley, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in BH25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Bashley, we cover Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Bashley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Around midsummer it stays light in Bashley until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bashley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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