Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Ventnor
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your Christmas party makes the food a highlight of your Christmas party in Ventnor.
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Club and society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Ventnor
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Ventnor
The cooking is inside the van, so the weather does not stop service. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater family Christmas get-togethers and work Christmas parties.
At a festive party in Ventnor, the van on the drive goes down well on a dark December evening. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Questions from Ventnor
What’s the nearest station to Ventnor?
Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Ventnor?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cater Christmas fairs?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
Very early. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Who books Christmas party fish and chips in Ventnor?
It works for teams who cannot leave site.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open days
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas socials for clubs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Catherine's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
For somewhere as remote as Ventnor, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. By about 4:00pm in late December, it is dark in Ventnor; park the van where there is good light.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Ventnor
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Ventnor: local tips
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For Christmas parties in Ventnor, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Ventnor. Ventnor is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ventnor to Southampton (24 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Shanklin station is about 3 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Catherine's School, suit a chip van. The coast is within about a mile of Ventnor, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of PO38 and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A3055 and B3327 close by, Ventnor is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. If your venue is just outside Ventnor, we also cover Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with lots of choice for Christmas parties. Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your Christmas party.
Other landmarks nearby include Longshoremans Museum (within half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ventnor include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Ventnor include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blenheim pub (under half a mile east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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