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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Drayton, Portsmouth
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Drayton and across Portsmouth.
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events in Drayton
Fish and chip van for events in Drayton, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot and crisp. Popular choices include curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips, and we’re often booked for school summer fairs and village fêtes.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Drayton are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Drayton (PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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Questions from Drayton
Can you serve near the sea around Drayton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you come to a school fair in Drayton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Community events around Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. For events in Drayton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Drayton. Drayton is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. Church fêtes, at churches such as Drayton Methodist Church, are a natural home for a chip van. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in PO6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your 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 events include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books fish and chip van for events in Drayton?
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Drayton, people book us for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
- Agricultural and country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Springfield School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. For an evening event in Drayton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Drayton
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Drayton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
- 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