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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Cosham
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Cosham and the surrounding area.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Cosham
About our fish and chip van for events in Cosham
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We serve mushy peas, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and horse and dog shows.
Around Cosham, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Send us the pitch and access details. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cosham
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Events in Cosham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Cosham to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Cosham has its own station, Cosham station. An event in Alexandra Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. The coast is within about 5 miles of Cosham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO6, PO3 and PO2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You will find Cosham on the A397, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Cosham includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The First Post pub (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Cosham
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Common questions in Cosham
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.
Is Cosham close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Cosham?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Portsmouth. See all areas.
Occasions we serve in Cosham
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Cosham, people book us for events such as:
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Philip, are a natural home for a chip van.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. 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.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 visitors instead.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Cosham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Cosham
- We cover Cosham and the whole of Portsmouth
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
- 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