Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Blackgang, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Blackgang.
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Blackgang
About our fish and chip van for events in Blackgang
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it’s church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and sports days, we can cook mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips and more.
At a field event near Blackgang, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Blackgang (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. December events in Blackgang lose the light at about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Also in Blackgang
Occasions we serve in Blackgang
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
In Blackgang and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
- Village fêtes
A school like Niton Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- 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
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Blackgang? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Blackgang
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Blackgang or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Blackgang is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Blackgang to Southampton (23 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Andrew's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 5 miles of Blackgang, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of the PO38 postcode area. We also bring the van to events in Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are Blackgang Sawmill Museum (under half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). The countryside around Blackgang includes Stenbury Down.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A few benches near the van help.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Blackgang hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Blackgang
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Common questions in Blackgang
Can you come to a school fair in Blackgang?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
For somewhere as remote as Blackgang, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
- 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