Portsmouth · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hilsea events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Hilsea and across Portsmouth.
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Hilsea
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Fish and chip van for events in Hilsea, fried fresh
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. On the menu are haddock and chips, chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for charity fundraisers and community events and sports tournaments.
Events near Hilsea are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Hilsea
We keep cooking in the rain.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hilsea, people book us for occasions like:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
A school like Gatcombe Park Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hilsea: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Hilsea?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Hilsea from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Portsmouth included. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How do you charge at fêtes?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
Other occasions in Hilsea
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Agree the terms in writing
- Make sure allergen information is available
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Event catering near Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in PO2, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hilsea to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
A summer fête at St Francis' Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Alexandra Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Events anywhere in PO2, PO3 and PO6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Hilsea we cover include Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hilsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trafalgar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach and Horses pub (under half a mile north)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Hilsea, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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