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Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Shanklin
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- PTA Christmas events
- Warehouse and depot Christmas lunches
A chip van near Shanklin
Christmas party fish and chips for your Christmas party in Shanklin
It suits teams on shifts, with service timed to each group. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas lunches for shift teams and PTA Christmas events.
At a festive party in Shanklin, a chip van on the drive is a treat on a dark December evening. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Shanklin questions
What’s the nearest station to Shanklin?
Shanklin station, in Shanklin itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you come to Shanklin?
We do. Shanklin is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you come to our office Christmas party?
Yes, if there is a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Confirm allergies by email
- December Fridays go first: book early
- Agree the spot with the venue
- Collect allergies in advance
A gazebo or covered doorway near the hatch helps on a wet night.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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More for events in Shanklin
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Shanklin?
No restaurant booking, no taxis.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shanklin, people book us for events such as:
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Shanklin station is in Shanklin itself.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At about 4:00pm in late December, it gets dark in Shanklin, so put the van where there’s good light.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
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. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Shanklin is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shanklin
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Planning a Christmas party in Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Christmas parties in Shanklin are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Shanklin to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular. The A3020 and A3055 make Shanklin easy to reach on a dark winter evening. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Wherever your Christmas party is in PO37 and PO36, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Shanklin sits on or near the A3020 and A3055, so getting the van to your Christmas party is simple. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties. If your Christmas party is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (within half a mile north). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
For event organisers in Shanklin
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a Christmas party that feels a bit different, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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