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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Appley events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Appley. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Appley
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Fish and chip van for events in Appley, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. Whether it’s sports club events and race days and community open days, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Appley are made for a chip van. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Also in Appley
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Display allergens for each stall
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Give us an idea of numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Running an event in Appley
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For events in Appley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Appley is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Appley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ryde St Johns Road station, about 0.5 miles west. School fairs, for a school like Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. The coast is within about a mile of Appley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We serve events across the PO33 and PO34 postcode area. Local streets include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Appley include the A3055, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Appley, we cover Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). For an event at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile west) and Ryde Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Appley Manor Hotel (less than half a mile east)
Events we cater in Appley
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Community open days
- Sports days
Church fêtes, at churches such as St John's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
A chip van compared with other options
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Appley and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Appley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you’re 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.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. December events in Appley lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Appley: your questions answered
Is Appley close to London?
About 70 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Appley?
The closest is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Appley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Appley
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just 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