Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Ashey
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Ashey.
- Commercials and music videos
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Fresh fish and chips in Ashey
Film set catering for your shoot in Ashey
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and outside broadcasts, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Ashey, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashey
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
Within reach of Ashey are historic houses such as Nunwell House (1.5 miles south-east) and Morton Manor (2.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Planning a shoot in Ashey
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO33 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ashey, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the PO33 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Ashey, we cover Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Ashey includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Ashey is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashey
Which station is closest to Ashey?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Ashey too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Where the van can park in Ashey
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
For somewhere as remote as Ashey, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ashey
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Ashey
Also in Ashey
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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