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Care home fish and chip visits in North End, Portsmouth
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van visit in North End and the surrounding area.
- Friday fish and chip treats
- Summer fêtes and open days
- Staff thank-you lunches at the home
Fresh fish and chips in North End
What affects the price in North End
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your care home visit in North End, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How our care home fish and chips works in North End
The van parks in the car park, on the drive or on a firm lawn, away from emergency routes. We serve gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for lunch for the care team and lunch clubs.
Around North End, homes often have a drive and garden. Tell us about access. Everything is fried fresh at your care home visit, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also in North End
Fish and chip days near North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From the centre of North End to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. North End is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from North End to Southampton (15 miles away).
Some homes in North End have links with a local church such as St. Mark’s, and a van visit can be part of a summer fête. Milton Locks is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of fish and chips on the seafront.
For care home visits in PO2 and PO1, we just need to know where the van can park. From Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. North End sits on or near the A2047, so getting the van to your care home visit is simple. Close by, we cover care home visits in Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near North End include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Clarence pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
Occasions we serve in North End
It gives staff a break from the kitchen for the main meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in North End and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Day centres and lunch clubs
- Seaside-themed afternoons
- Retirement village events
- Fish and chip Fridays
With the A2047 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
Questions from North End
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you come every month?
Yes, ask us about regular dates.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your residents, and we agree exactly where before the day. For a summer visit in North End, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden visits easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- It starts with your date, numbers and mealtime.
- You get an access check and a clear quote.
- We agree portion sizes and any diets with your kitchen or care team.
- We park up and cook to order at mealtime.
- We clear up and leave the car park as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Entertainers and activities are great; a van visit combines a meal with an activity. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your care home visit is.
Why book our van in North End
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot such as the car park or drive
- Access the van can manage
- Lighting for later visits
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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