Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van for parties in Old Basing, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your party to Old Basing and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Children’s parties
- Leaving parties
A chip van near Old Basing
How our party fish and chip van works in Old Basing
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
Parties around Old Basing are often relaxed garden affairs. The van fits right in. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Perfect for your party in Old Basing
Fresh food beats a tired buffet.
In Old Basing and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Garden get-togethers
For party guests on the train, Basingstoke station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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’s crisp.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Old Basing
Other occasions in Old Basing
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Send us a picture of the drive
Put bins and napkins near the hatch.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
Planning a party in Old Basing
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Basing and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Basing to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (3.3 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first. A christening at Church of St Mary followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
Wherever your party is in RG24, we can bring the van to you. Your party could be at a house on The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). Within reach you will find Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Old Basing drops to about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your party.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Where the van can park in Old Basing
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Old Basing
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Old Basing questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Old Basing from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we’ll take it from there.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Basing.
- 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