Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Morton, Isle of Wight
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Morton.
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
Fresh fish and chips in Morton
How our fish and chip van for events works in Morton
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include festivals and horse and dog shows, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce.
At a field event near Morton, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Morton (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Morton
Can you serve near the sea around Morton?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What’s the nearest station to Morton?
Brading station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
Do you come to Morton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Morton and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Other occasions in Morton
For event organisers in Morton
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Morton
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Morton, people book us for occasions like:
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Brading station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Morton stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Morton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Running an event in Morton
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Morton and nearby villages. Morton is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Morton to Southampton (20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Mary's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in PO36, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Streets in the area include New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Morton include the A3055, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in Yarbridge (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (1.1 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Morton include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Morton include The Bay Church of England School (1.2 miles south-west) and Sandown Bay Academy (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bugle Inn (0.6 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
For somewhere as remote as Morton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
- 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