Oxfordshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in Letcombe Bassett, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Letcombe Bassett and across Oxfordshire.
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
A chip van near Letcombe Bassett
How we price a fish and chip van
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in Letcombe Bassett, cooked to order
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and birthday celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like Letcombe Bassett, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good pitch. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Letcombe Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Letcombe Bassett
More for events in Letcombe Bassett
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
A chip van compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Letcombe Bassett
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Letcombe Bassett and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Letcombe Bassett
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Letcombe Bassett?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Bringing the van to Letcombe Bassett
Letcombe Bassett is about 3 miles south-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your event in Letcombe Bassett, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Letcombe Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like King Alfred's, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Letcombe Bassett is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
For events in OX12, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event at a home on Gramp's Hill, Forsters Lane and Bassett Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Letcombe Regis (1 mile north-east), Childrey (2 miles north-west), East Challow (2 miles north), West Challow (2 miles north) and Wantage (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Carterton (15 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east), Faringdon (8 miles north-west) and Wallingford (14 miles east).
The countryside around Letcombe Bassett includes Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Planning an evening event in Letcombe Bassett? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Count children separately
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
- 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