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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Rew Street
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Rew Street and the surrounding area.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
Fish and chip van hire in Rew Street
About our fish and chip van hire in Rew Street
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. On the menu are curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and big birthdays.
Somewhere like Rew Street, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Rew Street (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Rew Street?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Christmas parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Northwood Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Bringing the van to Rew Street
Rew Street is about 1 mile south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your event in Rew Street, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Rew Street is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Churches such as All Saints' Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. Among the historic houses close to Rew Street are Osborne House (2.8 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.1 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Rew Street is within about 2 miles of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. On windy days, we plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Anywhere in PO31, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on Rew Street, Harness Lane and Westview Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For events just outside Rew Street, we cover Northwood (1 mile east), Gurnard (1 mile north-east), Cowes (1 mile north-east), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (4 miles south-east), Ryde (8 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (1 mile east). The countryside around Rew Street includes Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Joy pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice for your event in Rew Street. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Rew Street
- A clear quote before booking
- Something for guests to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Rew Street
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
For somewhere as remote as Rew Street, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Evenings in Rew Street 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear 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.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Rew Street? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Rew Street: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Rew Street?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Rew Street too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to Rew Street?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Rew Street and across the Isle of Wight. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
- 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