Isle of Wight · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Bonchurch
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Bonchurch and the Isle of Wight, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Community festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Bonchurch events
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bonchurch
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips, and typical bookings are for crew and volunteer catering and sports club events and race days.
A fête near Bonchurch might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Bonchurch to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Shanklin station is about 2.4 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as Old St. Boniface Church, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about a mile of Bonchurch, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in PO38, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Bonchurch includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Bonchurch include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter fairs in Bonchurch are dark by about 4:00pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- What’s available on the pitch
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, 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.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Bonchurch
Can you come to a school fair in Bonchurch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Bonchurch?
Yes, we do. Bonchurch is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bonchurch?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Bonchurch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A few benches near the van help.
Perfect for your event in Bonchurch
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Club open days
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
A school like St Catherine's School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each item
Also near Bonchurch
Also in Bonchurch
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
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.
- 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