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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Lake, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Lake and across the Isle of Wight.
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
Book the van in Lake
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lake
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Around Lake, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Lake is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Lake to Southampton (21 miles away).
A school like Broadlea Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of The Good Shepherd, are a natural home for a chip van. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For events in PO36 and PO37, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A3055 close by, Lake is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Lake, we also cover Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are National Poo Museum (under half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lake include Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Lake
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Whether it is church fêtes and school summer fairs, we can cook cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips and more.
Summer fairs around Lake are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Lake
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Food for volunteers
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Lake station serves Lake directly.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What affects the price in Lake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Lake hosts choose us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Lake
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
For somewhere as remote as Lake, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Lake
Also in Lake
Questions from Lake
Can you come to a school fair in Lake?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you serve near the sea around Lake?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you cover Lake?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Lake. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
For event organisers in Lake
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. For an evening event in Lake, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Lake? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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