Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Lychpit, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Lychpit.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
Party fish and chip van in Lychpit
Planning a party in Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Parties in Lychpit are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Lychpit is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Lychpit include The Vyne (3 miles north-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Thinking of using Eastrop Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade.
Wherever your party is in RG24, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. 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 (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Lychpit include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile east)
About our party fish and chip van in Lychpit
There’s no need for a venue: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. For family reunions and christenings and naming days, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Country parties near Lychpit suit a chip van: fried fresh and eaten outside. Have a firm back-up spot for wet weather. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Where the van can park in Lychpit
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A few lights around the van look great.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Common questions in Lychpit
Can the van park in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is Lychpit too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there a kids’ option?
Sausage and chips, generally. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Lychpit
Hot food beats a buffet that’s been out for hours.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Lychpit drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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- 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