Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Fishbourne and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
Book the van in Fishbourne
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Fishbourne
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. On the menu are curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for music and food festivals and summer fairs.
A fête near Fishbourne might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A few benches near the van help.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. The cost per head normally 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.
What you get with us
- Events in Fishbourne and across the Isle of Wight
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Nearby places to Fishbourne
Other occasions in Fishbourne
Questions from Fishbourne
Do you come out to small places like Fishbourne?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Often, yes. Get in touch with the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Fishbourne is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fishbourne
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Fishbourne?
It keeps people on site.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
PTAs at schools such as Wootton Community Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Event catering near Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For events in Fishbourne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Fishbourne. Fishbourne is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Edmund's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ryde Esplanade station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in PO33, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve an event on streets such as Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Fishbourne include the B3331, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Fishbourne include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fishbourne pub (within half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. For an evening event in Fishbourne, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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