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Fish and chip van hire in Kingston, Portsmouth
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Kingston.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Kingston
Fish and chip van hire in Kingston, cooked to order
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. Whether it is village fêtes and school fairs and festive get-togethers, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In and around Kingston, homes and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Light matters for evening service: in Kingston, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Where the van can park in Kingston
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Events we cater in Kingston
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
After a service at Church of St Cuthbert, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Kingston: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Cuthbert: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve near the sea around Kingston?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Portsmouth. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you come to Kingston?
We do. We serve events in Kingston and across Portsmouth. Send us your date to check availability.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
What else we do in Kingston
Fish and chip van hire around Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your event in Kingston will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. We serve events right across the region, from Kingston to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Fratton station is about 0.5 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Miltoncross Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Kingston is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
For events in PO1, PO3 and PO4, we just need to know where the van can park. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Kingston include the A288, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Kingston, we cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Kingston includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Kingston include Langstone Infant School (under half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Graham Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, and someone has to stand over the grill. With a van, nobody misses the event. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Kingston hosts choose us
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Kingston and the whole of Portsmouth
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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