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Fish and chip van hire in RG21
Fish and chip van hire across RG21, from Oakridge, Eastrop and Viables. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in RG21
Places in RG21
What we do in RG21
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across RG21
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll recommend what fits. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are frequently booked for wakes and celebrations of life and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Cost
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Oakridge
Bookings here are often close to The Costello School, Oakridge Junior School and Eastrop Park, among other places. Also close by are The Vyne Community School (under half a mile north), The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west) and Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity (within half a mile south). There is a railway station in Oakridge itself: Basingstoke station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Planning a chip van in RG21
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in RG21, so the setting can be anything from Basingstoke, Popley and Oakridge to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Oakridge: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Basingstoke station is in Oakridge itself. In Oakridge, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in RG21
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Send allergies to us in writing
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Questions from RG21
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan it with you.
- 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