Hampshire · England
Fish and chip van hire in RG23
Fish and chip van hire across RG23, from Oakley, Winklebury and Newfound. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across RG23
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- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in RG23
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and staff lunches and team days.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Cost
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Oakley
Around Oakley, we take the van to homes and venues near Barley Mow pub, Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School and St John's. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
Planning a chip van in RG23
From Basingstoke, Kempshott and Oakley to 2 villages and hamlets, bookings across RG23 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Oakley: PTAs at schools such as Oakley CE Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at St John's, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Light matters for evening service: in Oakley, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
For event organisers in RG23
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Events we cater in RG23
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
In RG23 and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Evening wedding food
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
Common questions in RG23
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
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.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
- 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