Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Shorwell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Sports club events and race days
Fish and chip van for events for Shorwell events
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Shorwell 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.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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About our fish and chip van for events in Shorwell
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports tournaments and sports days.
At a fête or show near Shorwell, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Shorwell (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree who removes waste
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Towns and villages near Shorwell
Also in Shorwell
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
For somewhere as remote as Shorwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shorwell
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your event is in the middle of Shorwell or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Shorwell to Southampton (19 miles away).
We take the van to events all over PO30. Your event could be at a house on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve events in Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (under half a mile north)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shorwell?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Shorwell questions
Do you come out to small places like Shorwell?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cover Shorwell?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shorwell is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use 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