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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Great Thorness events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Great Thorness and the surrounding area.
- Sports club events and race days
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events in Great Thorness
Where the van can park in Great Thorness
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Information about power and water
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events in Great Thorness, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and festivals, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Near Great Thorness, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Great Thorness hosts choose us
- We cover Great Thorness and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Common questions in Great Thorness
Is Great Thorness too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve near the sea around Great Thorness?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Event catering near Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Great Thorness come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Great Thorness is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Great Thorness to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO31. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Great Thorness. Evening events in Great Thorness have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
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. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Great Thorness
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
Places near Great Thorness
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What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, 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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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