Isle of Wight · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Great Thorness events
Bring the chip shop to your event in Great Thorness. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Work Christmas parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Fish and chip van hire in Great Thorness
About our fish and chip van hire in Great Thorness
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Whether it is care home visits and gatherings after a funeral, we can cook cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Somewhere like Great Thorness, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Great Thorness
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Great Thorness
What else we do in Great Thorness
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. Late September evenings in Great Thorness lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Great Thorness
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Great Thorness
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Great Thorness?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Great Thorness: venues, parking and local tips
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. In and around Great Thorness, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Great Thorness, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO31, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Great Thorness, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Put allergy details in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Plan bins near the queue
After service, we pack up.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
A chip van compared with other options
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Great Thorness. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Great Thorness
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Great Thorness?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Great Thorness book the van for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Work Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Among the historic houses close to Great Thorness are Swainston Manor (3 miles south) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- 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