Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Old Basing events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Old Basing. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
A chip van near Old Basing
About our fish and chip van hire in Old Basing
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Old Basing. On the menu are curry sauce, pie and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and school events and milestone birthday parties.
In and around Old Basing, homes and village halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the route. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Old Basing: venues, parking and local tips
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Events in Old Basing are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
A green space like Eastrop Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. Coming by train? Basingstoke station is about 2 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the RG24 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, London Road and Paulet Place, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Old Basing we cover include Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Old Basing, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Old Basing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Old Basing
Other occasions in Old Basing
Questions from Old Basing
Can the van park in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Old Basing close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Basing.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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