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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Portsmouth Point
Fish and chip van for events in Portsmouth Point: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Portsmouth Point
How our fish and chip van for events works in Portsmouth Point
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve curry sauce, mushy peas and chips, and we’re often booked for festivals and school summer fairs.
In Portsmouth Point, one popular trader keeps it simple. Fish and chips does exactly that. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Portsmouth Point
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Events in Portsmouth Point are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Portsmouth Point is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Portsmouth Garrison church, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Portsmouth Point: Portsmouth Harbour station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portsmouth Point, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in PO1, PO5 and PO12, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Portsmouth Point, we cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Portsmouth Grammar School (within half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Portsmouth Point
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Perfect for your event in Portsmouth Point
It suits almost every visitor.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Jude's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
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What else we do in Portsmouth Point
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Portsmouth Point and the whole of Portsmouth
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. At midsummer, events in Portsmouth Point stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Where the van can park in Portsmouth Point
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Portsmouth Point questions
Can you serve near the sea around Portsmouth Point?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you trade at school fairs around Portsmouth Point?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
- 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