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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Landport
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Landport.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A chip van near Landport
Fish and chip van for events in Landport, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot and crisp. Typical bookings include school summer fairs and music and food festivals, with mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Landport, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer events in Landport have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Landport
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve near the sea around Landport?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Occasions we serve in Landport
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Fundraisers
- Community festivals
A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What affects the price in Landport
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Landport
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Landport
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Running an event in Landport
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Events in Landport are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Landport is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Landport to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ark Dickens Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Alexandra Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the PO1, PO2 and PO5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Landport, we also cover Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Painters Arms (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Portsmouth, including Landport
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
More for events in Landport
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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