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Fish and chip van hire in PO37
Hosting a party in PO37? We serve Shanklin, Luccombe Village and Sandown and the rest of the district, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chips across PO37
Where we cater in PO37
Events we cater in PO37
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in PO37
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for care home visits and staff thank-you lunches.
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Cost
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in PO37, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Around Shanklin
We park up for events around Sandown Bay Academy, The Falcon pub and St. Paul's Church, among other places. There is a railway station in Shanklin itself: Shanklin station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
Planning a chip van in PO37
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in PO37, so whether your event is in Sandown, Shanklin and Lake or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Around 4 places in PO37 are close to the coast, where we always think about shelter for the queue.
Shanklin: For guests coming by train, Shanklin has its own station, Shanklin station. Within reach of Shanklin are historic houses such as Rylstone Manor (less than half a mile south) and Haseley Manor (3.2 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Shanklin, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
Working with your venue
If you’re 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How we price a fish and chip van
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Tell us how many children are coming
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
PO37 questions
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from 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