Portsmouth · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Wymering, Portsmouth
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Wymering? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Wymering
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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.
Fish and chip van for events in Wymering, fried fresh
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For fundraisers and village fêtes, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Wymering, 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
- Wymering (PO6, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Wymering
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Community events around Wymering
Wymering is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. People in Wymering book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wymering to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Wymering has its own station, Cosham station. The coast is within about 5 miles of Wymering, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the PO6 and PO2 postcode area. Local streets include Dean Road, Deal Road and Park Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Wymering sits on or near the A397, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Cosham (1 mile south-east), Paulsgrove (1 mile west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east) and Widley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south) and Portsea (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include World War I Remembrance Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Wymering include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include UTC Portsmouth (1 mile south) and Springfield School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. December events in Wymering lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Display allergens for each stall
- Have other stalls for special diets
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
Events we cater in Wymering
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Medina Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
FAQs for Wymering
Can you serve near the sea around Wymering?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Wymering close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do festivals?
Frequently, yes. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
- 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