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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Portsmouth
From the largest town to the smallest village in Portsmouth, we’ll bring the van to you. Contact us for a quote.
Planning an event in Portsmouth?
Fish and chip van for events across Portsmouth
A fish and chip van for festivals, fêtes, school fairs, sports days and community events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.
Biggest towns in Portsmouth
How fish and chip van for events works in Portsmouth
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include school fairs and sports days and fish and chip supper nights, with cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
What it costs in Portsmouth
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why hosts in Portsmouth choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Portsmouth
Around Portsmouth, we take the van to homes and venues near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Event catering across Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth, fairs, fêtes and shows happen in Southsea, Milton and Landport and in 0 villages and hamlets. A chip van suits all of them. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.
Portsmouth: If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. A school like Manor Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Winter fairs in Portsmouth are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about the pitch
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why a fish and chip van works
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Portsmouth, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Sports tournaments
Portsmouth questions
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
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.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Portsmouth included. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
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- 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