Portsmouth · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in North End, Portsmouth
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to North End and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fish and chip van for events for North End events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in North End
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will let you know if we are available. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for school summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights.
Events near North End are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
FAQs for North End
How far is North End from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options before booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Community events around North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For events in North End, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. North End is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Hilsea station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. A school like Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. The coast is within about 3 miles of North End, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in PO2 and PO1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your event is on Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around North End include the A2047, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Clarence pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer fêtes in North End have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Other occasions in North End
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in North End
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in North End?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in North End. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for visitors to gather round
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Occasions we serve in North End
Hot food keeps families around.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
- Music and food festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Events in parks such as Alexandra Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
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- 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