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Fish and chip van hire in PO2

A mobile fish and chip van across PO2, covering Hilsea, Rudmore and North End. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.

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About fish and chip van hire in PO2

Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. We serve cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for weddings and evening receptions and big birthdays.

You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check access for the van and quote.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.

What you’ll pay

A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.

What you get with us

A clear quote before booking
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Nothing for you to cook or clear
The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy

Getting a price

To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.

What’s near Hilsea

You will find the van serving near Coach and Horses pub, St Francis' Church and Gatcombe Park Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east), Trafalgar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park (0.6 miles south-west). The closest station to Hilsea is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

Chip van hire across PO2

There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in PO2, so whether your event is in Landport, Hilsea and Wymering or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings. Around 10 places in PO2 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered side for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Hilsea: Historic houses near Hilsea include Warblington Castle (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Alexandra Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Planning an evening event in Hilsea? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.

Space, access and the venue

We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:

A clear area by the serving hatch
Flat, firm ground for the van
A spot near your guests

Working with your venue

Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.

Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.

What a fish and chip van costs

There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:

Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and road charges
Parking and the way in
Numbers

Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.

Getting an accurate quote

To check availability and price, we need:

Dietary needs, with numbers
Roughly how many people, including children
How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Where you’d like the van to go

Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.

Why a fish and chip van works

It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.

These are some of the bookings we take around PO2:

Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip days at care homes
Staff thank-you lunches
Wakes and gatherings after a funeral

Your questions about a fish and chip van in PO2

Can fish and chips be the only food?

It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.

Is a chip van good for a large crowd?

Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.

What is fish and chip van hire?

The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.

Which areas do you serve?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

Who clears up?

The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.

Do you bring everything you need?

Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.

What can guests choose from?

Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

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

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