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Fish and chip van hire in Bassett, Southampton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Bassett and across Southampton.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire in Bassett
Events we cater in Bassett
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Summer garden parties
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
About our fish and chip van hire in Bassett
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for work Christmas parties and staff thank-you lunches.
In and around Bassett, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count children separately
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van in Bassett: local details
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Bassett to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Bassett is one of 40 places in Southampton where we bring the van.
For anyone arriving by rail, Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Parks such as Southampton Common usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
We cover events in every part of SO16, SO17 and SO15. That could mean an event at a home on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bassett we cover include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bassett?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Bassett and across Southampton
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Bassett
Could you trade in Southampton Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Southampton. Find your area.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Other occasions in Bassett
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Bassett, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bassett
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bassett? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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