Isle of Wight · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Southford
We bring a fish and chip van for your team to Southford and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Charity days
- Summer team days
- Lunch for site crews
Corporate fish and chip catering in Southford
Corporate fish and chip catering in Southford, fried fresh
It works for customer events and open days as well: people gather at the van and linger. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and customer events and summer team days.
For farms and rural sites near Southford, we can bring a hot lunch to the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. We cook inside the van, right where your staff are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Southford (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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 will work through them with you.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Staff typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. For an end-of-day event in Southford, summer gives you light until about 9:20pm; in late May it’s about 8:55pm, and in winter the yard or car park will need lighting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Perfect for your staff event in Southford
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine, because the cooking is inside the van.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Lunch for site crews
- Summer team days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Celebrating a big win
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send round an allergy question
- Flag any coeliac staff
- Share the shift pattern
- Agree the van’s spot with facilities
A quick message to staff when the van opens helps, and stagger departments if you can.
Tell the team in advance: it is half the fun.
What affects the price in Southford
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your staff event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Southford
Other occasions in Southford
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks on site. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Classic food your staff already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Business events near Southford
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For staff events in Southford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Southford is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Southford are historic houses such as Sheat Manor (3.7 miles north) and Gatcombe House (4 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for vehicles. Within about 4 miles of the sea, fish and chips goes down well with any team.
Staff events anywhere in PO38 start with a parking spot for the van. Close by, we cover staff events in Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your staff event.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
For somewhere as remote as Southford, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Staff lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Southford
Is Southford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Southford?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
What can staff choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for staff.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you come onto our site?
That is up to your site, but car parks and yards usually work well.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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