Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Lychpit
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Lychpit.
- Festive get-togethers
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
Planning an event in Lychpit?
About our fish and chip van hire in Lychpit
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a rural spot like Lychpit, the setting does a lot of the work. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Late September evenings in Lychpit lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lychpit, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Lychpit
What else we do in Lychpit
Lychpit: your questions answered
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Lychpit?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Lychpit?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For event organisers in Lychpit
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Confirm allergies by email
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Fish and chip van hire around Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Around Lychpit, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Basingstoke station, about 1.6 miles west, is the nearest station. A green space like Eastrop Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Wherever your event is in RG24, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Lychpit, we also cover Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (less than half a mile east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lychpit?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, nobody misses the event. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Lychpit
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
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, use our quote form.
- 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