Isle of Wight · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Yarbridge events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Yarbridge and the surrounding area.
- Company team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Yarbridge?
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Yarbridge
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Yarbridge. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and fish and chip days at care homes.
In a rural place like Yarbridge, fish and chips in a field feels just right. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Yarbridge (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why book our van in Yarbridge
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a chip van in Yarbridge
Yarbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Yarbridge, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Yarbridge is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a service at St. Mary's Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Yarbridge is within about a mile of the sea, so fish and chips feels right at home here. Sea breezes can be strong, so we think about where the queue will stand.
For events in PO36, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include New Road, Morton Road and Church Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A3055, Yarbridge is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Morton (1 mile south-west), Brading (1 mile north), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). For an event at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (3.1 miles south-west) and Sandown Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Yarbridge include The Bay Church of England School (1.3 miles south-west) and Sandown Bay Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bugle Inn (0.5 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
For event organisers in Yarbridge
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- A short menu helps everyone
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
More for events in Yarbridge
FAQs for Yarbridge
Which station is closest to Yarbridge?
Brading station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Yarbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Which fish do you use?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Evenings in Yarbridge 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.
- 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van in Yarbridge? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Yarbridge is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll 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 booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
Occasions we serve in Yarbridge
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Within reach of Yarbridge are historic houses such as Morton Manor (within half a mile west) and Yaverland Manor (0.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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