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Corporate fish and chip catering in Portswood, Southampton
Bring the chip shop to your staff event in Portswood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Retirement and leaving lunches
- Charity days
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
A chip van near Portswood
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Portswood
We work with your facilities team on access and parking, and we will confirm what we can provide for your site’s paperwork. Typical bookings include open days and customer events and workplace fundraising days, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Work events near Portswood might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. A chip van suits all of them. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your staff event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Workplace catering around Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO17, we can fry fresh for your staff. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Portswood are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. With the A335 and A3035 nearby, access for the van is straightforward. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Here we cover the SO17, SO14 and SO18 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. That could mean a staff event at a home on Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Portswood include the A335 and A3035, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Other places close to Portswood we cover include St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Portswood
Also in Portswood
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your staff already know
- Events in Portswood and across Southampton
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van 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.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer events after work in Portswood have light until about 9:25pm; in late May it is about 8:55pm.
- First, tell us about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Portswood
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us exactly when each group can eat
- Find out what documents the site needs
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Confirm allergies by email
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we’re ready when the first group comes out.
A simple pre-order helps us plan.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Staff lunches
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Portswood
What’s the nearest station to Portswood?
Portswood has its own station: St Denys station.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you work around shifts?
Yes, if we know the times. We’ll plan it with you.
Can you park in our car park or yard?
Usually, if there is a level spot and the site allows it. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
What will facilities need from you?
Sites vary, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How we price a fish and chip van for your team
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
- 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