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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Upper Basildon
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Upper Basildon.
- Work Christmas parties
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
A chip van near Upper Basildon
Fish and chip van hire in Upper Basildon, fried fresh
There is 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’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and staff thank-you lunches, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Upper Basildon, the van frequently parks on a farm track, a field or a drive. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters more than anything. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van in Upper Basildon: local details
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Around Upper Basildon, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Stephen's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Basildon C.E. Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Upper Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring the van to you. We can serve an event on streets such as Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve events in New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Basildon include Hartslock.
- Schools near Upper Basildon include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Planning an evening event in Upper Basildon? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Upper Basildon questions
Can you serve after a service at St Stephen's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Upper Basildon?
Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you come to Upper Basildon?
Yes, we do. Upper Basildon is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
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What else we do in Upper Basildon
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Upper Basildon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Upper Basildon
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Evening wedding food
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (1.4 miles north-east) and Mapledurham House (4.7 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- 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