Isle of Wight · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Northwood, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Northwood.
- Workplace fundraising days
- Friday lunch treats
- Team away days
Book the van in Northwood
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Northwood
Office teams, drivers and warehouse staff all love it, because it’s familiar and filling. Whether it is leaving dos and customer days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For farms and rural sites near Northwood, a chip van brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. After-work summer events in Northwood 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your staff.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Northwood? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- A pre-order helps with numbers and allergies
- Ask facilities about access
- Tell us about coeliac staff specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Keep the queue clear of fire exits and traffic in the car park or yard.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Northwood is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Staff lunches
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Northwood
It suits shift teams, because service can be planned in waves.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Northwood, people book us for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
- Workplace fundraising days
- Team away days
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (2 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.9 miles south). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Business events near Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Northwood come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Northwood to Southampton (13 miles away).
Within about 2 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
We cover staff events in every part of the PO31 postcode area and the streets around it. We can serve a staff event on streets such as Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Northwood we cover include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your staff event.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northwood include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Joy pub (under half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Northwood
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Northwood too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to Northwood?
We do. We serve events in Northwood and across the Isle of Wight. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What will facilities need from you?
Send us your site’s list, and we will go through it with you.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
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What else we do in Northwood
- 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