Isle of Wight · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Merstone, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Merstone.
- Team away days
- End-of-project celebrations
- Leaving dos
A chip van near Merstone
Workplace catering around Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Merstone to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Merstone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Merstone to Southampton (19 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Merstone are Arreton Manor (1.1 miles north) and Haseley Manor (1.3 miles east). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans. The coast is within about 5 miles, so a chip van lunch feels like a day at the seaside.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover staff events in Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your staff event.
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Merstone includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Merstone, cooked to order
Office teams, drivers and warehouse staff all love it, because it’s familiar and filling. Whether it is fish Friday treats and retirement and leaving lunches, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Merstone, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. Everything is fried fresh at your staff event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Merstone (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your staff event. After-work summer events in Merstone have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting.
- We start with a few details about your staff event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the staff event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, everyone gets a break. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your staff event is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Merstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Share the shift pattern
We get there ahead of the lunch break, so we are ready when the first group comes out.
Some teams make it a regular treat.
Occasions we serve in Merstone
It is memorable.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Merstone and the Isle of Wight:
- Charity days
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Leaving dos
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Shanklin station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
FAQs for Merstone
Which station is closest to Merstone?
Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Merstone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac staff when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about staff who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What will facilities need from you?
Every site asks for something different, so ask facilities for their list and pass it on.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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