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Fish and chip van hire in PO30
Hosting a party in PO30? We cover Newport, Barton and Hunny Hill and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chip van hire in PO30
Places in PO30
- Newport
- Barton
- Hunny Hill
- Cross Lane
- Shide
- Staplers
- Carisbrooke
- Fairlee
- Brighstone
- Gunville
- Parkhurst
- Clatterford
- Moortown
- Shorwell
- Porchfield
- Blackwater
- Calbourne
- Merstone
- Arreton
- Chillerton
- Gatcombe
- Shalfleet
- Brook
- Downend
- Forest Side
- Marsh Green
- Noke Common
- Bowcombe
- Chilton Green
- Dunsbury
- Hulverstone
- Plaish
- Thorncross
- Brookgreen
- Newtown
- Locksgreen
- Hale Common
What we do in PO30
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in PO30
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field. Typical bookings include big birthdays and evening wedding food, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What you will pay
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Events in PO30 and across the Isle of Wight
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Newport
In Newport, that can mean an event near Castle Inn, The Man in the Moon and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. You will also find Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west), Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile south-east) and Nine Acres Primary School (under half a mile south). Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Fish and chip van hire in PO30: local guide
From Newport, Barton and Hunny Hill to 30 villages and hamlets, bookings across PO30 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 30 places in PO30 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered side for the queue.
Newport: PTAs at schools such as Nine Acres Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you had Seaclose Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Evenings in Newport stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
Why a fish and chip van works
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Count children separately
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Common questions in PO30
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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