Isle of Wight · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Yaverland, Isle of Wight
Fish and chip van for events in Yaverland: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
Book the van in Yaverland
Yaverland questions
Can you come to a school fair in Yaverland?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you come out to small places like Yaverland?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Fish and chip van for events in Yaverland, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for school fairs and sports days and horse and dog shows.
At a fête or show near Yaverland, we can bring hot food to a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Yaverland (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Yaverland. For an evening event in Yaverland, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Occasions we serve in Yaverland
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers
- Sports days
- Festivals
- Sports club events and race days
A summer fête at St John the Baptist Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Share pitch details
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Event catering near Yaverland
Yaverland is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. In and around Yaverland, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Yaverland is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The Bay Church of England School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Brading station, about 1 mile north. The coast is within about a mile of Yaverland, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and fish and chips sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in PO36, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From Meadow Way, Yaverland Close and Yaverland Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Yarbridge (1 mile north-west), Morton (1 mile north-west), Brading (1 mile north), Sandown (1 mile south-west) and Adgestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (9 miles north-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Caulkheads pub (0.7 miles south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
More for events in Yaverland
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
Yaverland is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- 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