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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Kingston, Portsmouth
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Kingston and Portsmouth, cooking to order on site.
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Kingston events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Kingston
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it is club open days and festivals, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips.
In Kingston, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Kingston
What’s the nearest station to Kingston?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Kingston from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we’ll agree terms.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Kingston?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Kingston and the surrounding area. We serve all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Kingston to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Events in parks such as Alexandra Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Cuthbert, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 2 miles of Kingston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO1, PO3 and PO4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A288, Kingston is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingston include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Langstone Infant School (within half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Graham Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share pitch details
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ensure allergen information is available
Plan where the queue forms.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Kingston
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Details of any power or water on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
More for events in Kingston
Occasions we serve in Kingston
Hot food keeps families around.
In Kingston and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Feeding event crew
School fairs, for a school like Miltoncross Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Evening events in Kingston have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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