Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Havenstreet, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Havenstreet and the surrounding area.
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Havenstreet
How our fish and chip van for events works in Havenstreet
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include feeding event crew and horse and dog shows, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
At a field event near Havenstreet, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Havenstreet
Do you come out to small places like Havenstreet?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Havenstreet?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Have other stalls for special diets
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Towns and villages near Havenstreet
More for events in Havenstreet
Event catering near Havenstreet
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Havenstreet are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Havenstreet is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Smallbrook Junction station is about 2.2 miles away. Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Peter's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. The coast is within about 3 miles of Havenstreet, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in PO33, we can bring the van to you. From Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Havenstreet includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Occasions we serve in Havenstreet
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Havenstreet, people book us for events such as:
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
School fairs, for a school like Ryde Academy, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer events in Havenstreet have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Havenstreet
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A clear route onto the pitch
For somewhere as remote as Havenstreet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Havenstreet. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Havenstreet
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or PO33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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