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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Charney Bassett events
Planning a fish and chip van in Charney Bassett? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
- Staff lunches and team days
Fresh fish and chips in Charney Bassett
About our fish and chip van hire in Charney Bassett
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We are often asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and christmas parties, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Somewhere as small as Charney Bassett, a field, yard or drive is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, dry ground is the key. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Charney Bassett?
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
In Charney Bassett and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthday parties
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count children separately
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Fish and chip van hire around Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Charney Bassett and the surrounding area. Charney Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Charney Bassett to Oxford (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Charney Bassett include Longworth House (2.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
We cover events in every part of OX12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
A little further out are Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Chain Hill.
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- We cover Charney Bassett and the whole of Oxfordshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Light matters for evening service: in Charney Bassett, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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 guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Charney Bassett? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Charney Bassett
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Charney Bassett too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
- 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