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Wedding fish and chip van in North End, Portsmouth
Wedding fish and chip van in North End: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Second-day and after-party food
- Evening wedding food
Wedding fish and chip van in North End
Wedding fish and chip van for your wedding in North End
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it’s most welcome. Whether it’s food after the first dance and informal weddings, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Weddings in a place like North End frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We park close by for evening food. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. For a summer wedding in North End, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food at about 8:30pm is in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
North End weddings: local tips
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. North End is well within our area, so your wedding just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. North End is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We serve events right across the region, from North End to Southampton (15 miles away).
Alexandra Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Marrying at St. Mark’s? A reception at a garden, barn or hall close by gives the van somewhere to park for the evening. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seaside-themed wedding. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the PO2 and PO1 postcode area. From Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. North End sits on or near the A2047, which makes travel to your wedding easy. We also bring the van to weddings in Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Clarence pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For evening food with a bit of fun, a chip van is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Events in North End and across Portsmouth
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Ask your venue about catering vans first
- Put bins near the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
It’s kind to include suppliers working late when you give us numbers.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
FAQs for North End
What’s the nearest station to North End?
Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to North End?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and North End is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
What else we do in North End
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Events we cater in North End
Rain does not stop the fryers, which takes one worry off the list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for day and evening guests
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Hilsea station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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