Portsmouth · England
Care home fish and chip visits in Landport, Portsmouth
We bring a fish and chip van visit across Landport and Portsmouth, frying fresh at your venue.
- Day centre treats
- Residents’ family gatherings
- Care staff treats
Fresh fish and chips in Landport
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
About our care home fish and chips in Landport
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. Whether it is fish and chip Fridays and summer fêtes and open days, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a care home in a place like Landport, a van visit brings a bit of the seaside to residents. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Landport
Fish and chip days near Landport
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your care home visit in Landport will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Landport is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Landport to Southampton (16 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Milton Locks may enjoy talking about it over fish and chips. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Church of All Saints, is a good occasion for a van visit. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a van visit brings back seaside memories.
Here we cover the PO1, PO2 and PO5 postcode area, so your care home visit can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road, and the van can serve a care home visit on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For care home visits just outside Landport, we cover Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Landport include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Painters Arms (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Light near the van after dark
- A spot residents can enjoy, inside or out
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Landport
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Landport, the garden season runs from late May, with light until about 8:55pm, to late September, around 7:10pm.
- The home tells us the date, numbers for residents, staff and visitors, and the best time to serve.
- We check the parking spot and send a price.
- Portions and diets are planned with your care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We pack up quietly and leave the space tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Landport? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your residents instead.
Common questions in Landport
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve near the sea around Landport?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover Landport?
We do. Landport is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you park at the home?
Your manager can choose the spot; we will check access.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan it with your catering manager
- Choose a spot away from ambulance routes
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan IDDSI-level meals with your own team
We arrive in good time to park and heat the fryers, quietly.
Bunting, deckchairs and a seaside theme make it an occasion.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Landport? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Taking residents out is a big undertaking. A van brings the treat to them. 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 you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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