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Party Fish and Chip Van for Bassett events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Bassett? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Bassett?
About our party fish and chip van in Bassett
There is no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. For garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthdays, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a party in Bassett, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we will do the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Bassett
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Southampton Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What do children eat?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include them in your numbers.
Will the van fit on our drive?
Normally, if the drive is level and firm and the van can get in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Also in Bassett
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 will work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let your neighbours know
- Count children separately
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Confirm allergies by email
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A summer party in Bassett stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- Guests come up to the hatch and we fry to order.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Bassett: homes, halls and local tips
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. People in Bassett book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Bassett is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
If you had Southampton Common in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. After a christening at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 3 miles, so a chip van is a natural choice.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16, SO17 and SO15, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party at a home on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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