Isle of Wight · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Gurnard events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your team in Gurnard and across the Isle of Wight.
- Retirement send-offs
- Workplace fundraising days
- Friday lunch treats
Book the van in Gurnard
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Gurnard, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot whether you are first or last in the queue. Whether it is thank-you lunches for the team and end-of-project celebrations, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Gurnard, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Gurnard (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Gurnard
It works across shifts, because service can be planned in waves.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Leaving dos
- Open days and customer events
- Friday lunch treats
- End-of-project celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (2.3 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.7 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your staff event?
For a thank-you that lands, a chip van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your staff already know
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Business events near Gurnard
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. People in Gurnard book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We serve events right across the region, from Gurnard to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
The coast is within about a mile, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
We serve staff events across PO31. Your staff event could be at a house on Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover staff events in Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). For a staff event at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Gurnard includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Gurnard include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Portland Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Gurnard
Is Gurnard too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes, and it keeps people on site longer. Send us the timings and numbers.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Lunchtime staff treats in Gurnard are in daylight all year round, but evening events need lights from about 4:00pm in December or 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us the date, the site, rough numbers and your break times.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We agree where the van parks and when it arrives with you or facilities.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Consider a pre-order list
- Send round an allergy question
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Share the shift pattern
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
Cover near the van keeps the queue dry.
Places near Gurnard
Also in Gurnard
- 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