Portsmouth · England
Fish and chip van hire in PO6
A mobile fish and chip van across PO6, covering Portsmouth, Wymering and Paulsgrove. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across PO6
Places in PO6
Our van across PO6
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in PO6
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and christmas parties, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
What it costs in PO6
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Portsmouth
We park up for events around Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Nearby too are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Fish and chip van hire in PO6: local guide
From Purbrook, Portchester and Hilsea to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across PO6 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 9 places in PO6 are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue.
Portsmouth: For a fundraiser at a school like Manor Infant School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as St Wilfrid rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Light matters for evening service: around Portsmouth, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Count children separately
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Occasions we serve in PO6
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In PO6, people book us for occasions like:
- Care home visits
- Festive get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
PO6: your questions answered
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in PO6?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
- 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