Isle of Wight · England
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Corporate fish and chip catering in Ventnor.
- Staff appreciation days
- Friday lunch treats
- Workplace fundraising days
Corporate fish and chip catering for Ventnor events
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Corporate fish and chip catering in Ventnor, cooked to order
Service is timed to your lunch break or shift pattern, so each group can eat within its break. We’re frequently asked to cater fish Friday treats and team away days, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Teams near Ventnor frequently go for a lunch in the yard or car park. Tell us about the site and access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your staff event. We handle the cooking and serving. After-work summer events in Ventnor 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.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your staff.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your staff event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask staff to pre-order
- Find out what documents the site needs
- Ask facilities about access
We can serve each shift in turn, as agreed in advance.
Somewhere to sit outside helps.
Also in Ventnor
Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ventnor? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Workplace catering around Ventnor
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. In and around Ventnor, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. Ventnor is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ventnor to Southampton (24 miles away).
Being near the A3055 and B3327 makes Ventnor a simple run for the van. Commuters will know that Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Within about a mile 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. Local streets include Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street; a staff event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Ventnor on the A3055 and B3327, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover staff events in 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Ventnor has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces. If your staff event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Longshoremans Museum (within half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools 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 (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Ventnor
Can you serve near the sea around Ventnor?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Ventnor?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles away.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you come onto our site?
Often, with a level spot and the site’s agreement. We will agree the exact spot with you or facilities.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for staff are worth planning.
Perfect for your staff event in Ventnor
Hot food in the car park, rain or shine, because the cooking is inside the van.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ventnor and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Warehouse, depot and site teams
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Project milestones
- Workplace fundraising days
Among the historic houses close to Ventnor are Rylstone Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Haseley Manor (5 miles north). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ventnor?
For a thank-you that lands, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Ventnor
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for staff to gather round
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your staff event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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