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Fish and chip van hire in PO5

We serve all of the PO5 postcode district, which takes in Southsea, Landport and Portsea. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.

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Our fish and chip van hire in PO5

If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around PO5. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and weddings, especially the evening, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.

Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch.

  1. First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
  2. We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
  3. We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
  4. We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
  5. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.

What you will pay

Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.

Why hosts in PO5 choose us

  • Bookings across Portsmouth, including PO5
  • Quick service from the hatch
  • A quote that spells everything out
  • Cod, haddock, sausages and pies

Ask for a quote

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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in Southsea

Around Southsea, we take the van to homes and venues near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mayville High School and St Margaret of Scotland, among other places. Other local landmarks include Craneswater Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Festing pub (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Southsea include Milton Locks.

A fish and chip van across PO5: what to know

Across PO5, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Southsea, Landport and Portsea to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings. 4 of the places we cover in PO5 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue.

Southsea: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Craneswater Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. By late September, sunset in Southsea is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.

What the van needs

Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:

  • Lighting nearby for evening events
  • Confirmation that the van can park there
  • A short walk from the party

About the food

Cod and chips

For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.

Haddock and chips

Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.

Planning for dietary needs

With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:

  • Count children separately
  • Confirm allergies by email
  • Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
  • Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van

After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.

A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.

How we price a fish and chip van

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

  • Travel, tolls and road charges
  • Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
  • The minimum booking
  • Parking and the way in

A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

Details that help

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

  • A photo of the parking spot
  • Expected numbers
  • Anything awkward about the way in
  • Allergies and diets you know about

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.

Why a fish and chip van works

Everyone knows what they’re getting.

Here are some of the occasions we serve around PO5:

  • Fêtes, fairs and school events
  • Weddings, especially the evening
  • Summer garden parties
  • Big birthdays

PO5: your questions answered

Where can the van park?

Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.

Do you need power or water?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.

Which fish do you use?

We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.

Do you fry it on site?

Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.

Who clears up?

We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.

Is it a full meal?

Yes. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.

  • 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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