Hampshire · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Viables
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Viables.
- Festive get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in Viables
How our fish and chip van hire works in Viables
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and fish and chip days at care homes, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
There may be a hall or club near Viables if the drive is small; the van can work at any of them, with permission. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Occasions we serve in Viables
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Viables book the van for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Viables
Could you trade in Hackwood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How far is Viables from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near Viables
What else we do in Viables
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Planning an evening event in Viables? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- 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.
Bringing the van to Viables
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Viables. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in RG21, RG22 and RG25 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Queen Mary's College (within half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Count children separately
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Viables
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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