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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Fratton
Fish and chip van for events in Fratton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Community festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Fratton
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Fratton
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights, with chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For events in a place like Fratton, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. Fish and chips does exactly that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Fratton
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Confirmation the van can trade there
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Fratton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
Event catering near Fratton
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cover Fratton as standard, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, there’s a station right in Fratton: Fratton station. An event in Alexandra Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Fratton on the A288, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Fratton, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Bridge Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Electric Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Fratton
It needs little from volunteers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Sports club events and race days
- Feeding event crew
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like Penhale Infant School & Nursery, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Also in Fratton
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan bins near food stalls
Put bins near the queue.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- We cover Fratton and the whole of Portsmouth
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Fratton questions
Is Fratton close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options before you book.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Fratton, 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.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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