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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Princelett
Fish and chip van for events in Princelett: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events in Princelett
Occasions we serve in Princelett
It’s low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Princelett, people book us for occasions like:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Club open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sandown Bay Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Fish and chip van for events in Princelett, fried fresh
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events and church fêtes, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Princelett, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Princelett (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of any power or water on site
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Princelett is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Princelett
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Princelett: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Princelett?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Princelett?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come to Princelett?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Princelett is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Community events around Princelett
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Princelett or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Princelett is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Princelett to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
For events in PO36, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Princelett
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Summer events in Princelett 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
We set up before visitors arrive.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Princelett? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Princelett
What else we do in Princelett
- 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