Portsmouth · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Drayton, Portsmouth
Treat your staff to fresh fish and chips at your staff event in Drayton. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Retirement send-offs
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- A monthly Fish Friday
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About our corporate fish and chip catering in Drayton
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. There’s no room to book and no kitchen needed, and it gets people talking. Typical bookings include summer staff parties and friday lunch treats, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Drayton, teams work at farms, workshops and units. The van works at any of them. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Business events near Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Give us the address of your staff event in Drayton, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Drayton sits roughly 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard. For staff and visitors coming by train, the closest railway station is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Here we cover the PO6 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve staff events include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Drayton include Solent Junior School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 Drayton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Other occasions in Drayton
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 staff instead.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Lunchtime bookings in Drayton are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 4:00pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your staff event in Drayton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger staff and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why choose corporate fish and chip catering in Drayton?
People mix in the queue and talking.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Fish Friday treats
- Lunch for site crews
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Among the historic houses close to Drayton are Warblington Castle (3.4 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Drayton questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Drayton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cover Drayton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Drayton and across Portsmouth. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you do customer events and open days?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Tell us the expected numbers and hours.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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