Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Steephill, Isle of Wight
Bring the chip shop to your event in Steephill. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events in Steephill
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Steephill? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Steephill
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for club open days and church fêtes.
Rural events near Steephill can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Steephill (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events in Steephill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Steephill
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Steephill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Event catering near Steephill
Steephill is about 3 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Steephill and the surrounding area. Steephill is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles north-east. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in PO38, we can bring the van to you. From Love Lane, Steephill Road and Castle Court or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Steephill include the A3055, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Ventnor (1 mile north-east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Nettlecombe (2 miles north-west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Bonchurch (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Longshoremans Museum (0.6 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Steephill include St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (0.7 miles north) and St Catherine's School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.8 miles east)
- Other local spots include South Wight (1.2 miles north-east)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Steephill?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Alban-the-martyr, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Steephill
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a 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
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
For somewhere as remote as Steephill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
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What affects the price in Steephill
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Steephill, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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