Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Fish and chip van for events in Northwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Northwood
How our fish and chip van for events works in Northwood
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re frequently asked to cater school summer fairs and fundraisers, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and chips.
At a fête or show near Northwood, we can bring hot food to a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Northwood (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Also near Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Northwood
- Classic food your visitors already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- What’s available on the pitch
For somewhere as remote as Northwood, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Northwood
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take in Northwood and the Isle of Wight:
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
Running a fête for a church like All Saints' Church? A chip van draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
Northwood: your questions answered
Is Northwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you come to a school fair in Northwood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you come to Northwood?
We do. We serve events in Northwood and across the Isle of Wight. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your event in Northwood will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We serve events right across the region, from Northwood to Southampton (13 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Northwood Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northwood, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO31. Streets in the area include Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For events just outside Northwood, we cover Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). For an event at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Northwood include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northwood include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (within half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Have other stalls for special diets
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. For an evening event in Northwood, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Northwood
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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