Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Moortown, Isle of Wight
Bring the chip shop to your event in Moortown. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Moortown events
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Access that avoids crowds
Moortown is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Moortown
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Moortown
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Popular choices include curry sauce, cod and chips and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater community open days and festivals.
At a field event near Moortown, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Moortown (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Moortown hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What else we do in Moortown
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Event catering near Moortown
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For events in Moortown, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Wherever your event is in PO30, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Moortown we cover include Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Brighstone Village Museum (within half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Moortown include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Three Bishops pub (within half a mile south)
FAQs for Moortown
Can you come to a school fair in Moortown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Moortown?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
Occasions we serve in Moortown
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Feeding event crew
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Music and food festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Mary's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
The process
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, events in Moortown stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through 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