Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Shanklin.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
Fresh fish and chips in Shanklin
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Shanklin
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and school fairs and sports days, serving curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Shanklin are made for a chip van. Send us the pitch and access details. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Shanklin
- We cover Shanklin and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before you book
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Questions from Shanklin
Can you serve near the sea around Shanklin?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you trade at school fairs around Shanklin?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Shanklin?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shanklin, people book us for occasions like:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community open days
- Sports club events and race days
A school like St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Shanklin is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. People in Shanklin book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shanklin to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Paul's Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Shanklin: Shanklin station. 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.
We take the van to events all over PO37 and PO36 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Shanklin include the A3020 and A3055, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Shanklin, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Shanklin has lots of places where the van can park. Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (less than half a mile north). The countryside around Shanklin includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (under half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Also near Shanklin
What else we do in Shanklin
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event in Shanklin. Summer events in Shanklin have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Shanklin
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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