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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Oakfield
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Oakfield.
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
A chip van near Oakfield
Fish and chip van hire in Oakfield, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around Oakfield. Whether it is summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a smaller place like Oakfield, a garden party with the van on the drive is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and fish and chips for everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Oakfield (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Oakfield stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
For somewhere as remote as Oakfield, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A fish and chip van in Oakfield: local details
Oakfield is about 6 miles south-west of Southsea, in the Isle of Wight. Around Oakfield, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Coming by train? Oakfield has its own station, Ryde St Johns Road station. After a service at St John's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. The coast is within about a mile of Oakfield, and fish and chips always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
Events anywhere in PO33 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Oakfield sits on or near the A3055, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Elmfield (1 mile east), Ryde (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south-east) and Haylands (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Oakfield has lots of places where the van can park. If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north) and The Donald Mcgill Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Oakfield include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (0.7 miles north-west) and Ryde Academy (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (within half a mile north)
Oakfield questions
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Oakfield?
Oakfield has its own station: Ryde St Johns Road station.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Oakfield?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
These are some of the bookings we take around Oakfield:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (2.6 miles south) and Morton Manor (3.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
Why choose a fish and chip van in Oakfield?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Oakfield
- We cover Oakfield and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- 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