Hampshire · England
Party Fish and Chip Van for Portchester events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Portchester.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Family parties with children
Planning an event in Portchester?
Who books party fish and chip van in Portchester?
It feels like a treat, and it gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Garden get-togethers
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
How our party fish and chip van works in Portchester
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a chip van too, with the right permissions in place. We’re often asked to cater family parties with children and street parties and neighbourhood events, with gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In a place like Portchester, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the lane, and we’ll do the rest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
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Portchester questions
Which station is closest to Portchester?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How early do summer dates go?
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park at our house?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Planning a party in Portchester
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Portchester and nearby villages. Portchester is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, a fish and chip van feels like a trip to the seaside.
Anywhere in PO16, PO6 and PO17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties in Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portchester include Portchester Community School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cormorant pub (under half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send us a picture of the drive
- Check parking restrictions if the van is on the street
- Arrange an alternative if needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
After service, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
A few lights around the van look great.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Autumn and winter parties in Portchester get dark early: about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit spot for the van helps.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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 guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, the host is not stuck cooking all afternoon. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What affects the price in Portchester
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your party for your party in Portchester? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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