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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Paulsgrove events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Paulsgrove. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in Paulsgrove?
Common questions in Paulsgrove
Which station is closest to Paulsgrove?
Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do festivals?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Paulsgrove.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Paulsgrove
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers, or both. Popular choices include haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and music and food festivals.
In Paulsgrove, one popular trader keeps it simple. A chip van does that. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Paulsgrove?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Paulsgrove and Portsmouth:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Charity fundraisers and community events
PTAs at schools such as Beacon View Primary Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What affects the price in Paulsgrove
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Paulsgrove?
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.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Paulsgrove
Other occasions in Paulsgrove
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Community events around Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Paulsgrove is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Paulsgrove to Southampton (14 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. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Michael and All Angels, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 5 miles of Paulsgrove, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in PO6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Paulsgrove include the M27 and A27, so getting the van to your event is simple. Nearby, we also serve events in Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer fêtes in Paulsgrove have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:10pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A clear route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- 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