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Fish and chip van hire in PO32
A mobile fish and chip van across PO32, from East Cowes and Whippingham. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in PO32
Towns and villages in PO32
Occasions in PO32
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
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Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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About fish and chip van hire in PO32
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. We’re frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and school events and gatherings after a funeral, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and gravy.
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Prices in PO32
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. 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
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including PO32
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Around East Cowes
We park up for events around Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, St James's Church and Prince of Wales pub and the streets around them. Nearby too are Isle of Wight Studio School (less than half a mile north-west) and Isle of Wight Studio School (under half a mile north-west). Other landmarks nearby include Sir Max Aitken Museum (1 mile north-west) and East Cowes Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near East Cowes include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Planning a chip van in PO32
From East Cowes and Whippingham to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across PO32 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.
East Cowes: For a fundraiser at a school like Isle of Wight Studio School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (0.6 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Late September evenings in East Cowes lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
For event organisers in PO32
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why a fish and chip van works
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
PO32: your questions answered
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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