Isle of Wight · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events in Gaskins
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Gaskins? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Community festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Gaskins
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
About our fish and chip van for events in Gaskins
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. We serve mushy peas, chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and fundraisers.
Near Gaskins, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a chip van is a welcome sight. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Gaskins
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In and around Gaskins, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We serve events right across the region, from Gaskins to Southampton (19 miles away).
A summer fête at St Catherine-by-the-Green is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Brading station is about 1.2 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Gaskins, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in PO33 and PO36, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Gaskins we cover include St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Gaskins includes Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Access that avoids crowds
- What’s available on the pitch
Gaskins is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Gaskins
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
The cost per head generally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, events in Gaskins stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Gaskins
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
- Club open days
PTAs at schools such as St Helens Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Other occasions in Gaskins
Common questions in Gaskins
Can you come to a school fair in Gaskins?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Gaskins?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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