Isle of Wight · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Afton Park
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van hire in Afton Park.
- Community events and fairs
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
Fresh fish and chips in Afton Park
Fish and chip van hire in Afton Park, fried fresh
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include fish and chip days at care homes and garden get-togethers, serving curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a rural spot like Afton Park, the setting does a lot of the work. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Afton Park (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Afton Park
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Afton Park is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us how many children are coming
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Also near Afton Park
Other occasions in Afton Park
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Fish and chip van hire around Afton Park
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO40 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Afton Park is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Churches such as St. Agnes' Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. For a fundraiser at a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. The coast is within about 2 miles of Afton Park, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
We take the van to events all over PO40 and the streets around it. Local streets include Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve events in Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are Medina (1.6 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Around midsummer it stays light in Afton Park until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Afton Park
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Afton Park?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. You can add your own desserts if you like.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
For event organisers in Afton Park
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Afton Park? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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