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Fish and chip van hire in RG24

A mobile fish and chip van across RG24, covering Basingstoke, Popley and Rooksdown. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chips across RG24

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How fish and chip van hire works in RG24

There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and big birthdays.

We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts.

First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.

What you’ll pay

Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.

Why hosts in RG24 choose us

Fried fresh, not kept warm
No kitchen needed
A quote that spells everything out
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers

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Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.

What’s near Basingstoke

Bookings here are often close to King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, Cranbourne and Eastrop Park, among other places. You’ll also find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Church (0.5 miles east) and The Costello School (1 mile east). The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.

Planning a chip van in RG24

Across RG24, we serve 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, 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.

Basingstoke: Historic houses near Basingstoke include The Vyne (2.9 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you had Eastrop Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Planning an evening event in Basingstoke? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

What the van needs

Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:

A lit spot if service runs after dark
Space for people to queue at the hatch
A short walk from the party

Prices and what affects them

We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:

Cod, haddock or both
How easy the site is to reach
The date and time of year
How many people are eating

Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.

What we need to know

You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:

The address or venue name
A photo of the space and the way in
Allergies and diets you know about
Your date and serving time

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.

Should I sort the food myself?

Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Allergies and dietary needs

Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:

Count children separately
Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Collect allergies with your RSVPs

A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.

Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.

For event organisers in RG24

If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.

Organising a club, school or community event in RG24? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.

Common questions in RG24

What happens if it rains?

Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.

How long does set-up take?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.

What can guests choose from?

Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.

Is there a non-fish option?

There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.

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.

What does the van need?

Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.

What do we need to supply?

Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.

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

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