Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Bembridge
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Bembridge.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Bembridge
For event organisers in Bembridge
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How our film set catering works in Bembridge
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are often asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and crew treats on long shoot days, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Around Bembridge, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Bembridge (PO35)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
For somewhere as remote as Bembridge, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Bembridge
Crews love a chip van day.
In Bembridge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Bembridge are Yaverland Manor (2.4 miles south-west) and Morton Manor (2.9 miles west). 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
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Bembridge lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Bembridge
Other occasions in Bembridge
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Crew catering near Bembridge
Bembridge is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. People in Bembridge book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Bembridge is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bembridge to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Brading station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Bembridge, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across PO35. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Foreland Fields (1 mile south-east), Hillway (1 mile south-west), St Helens (1 mile north-west), Gaskins (2 miles west) and Nettlestone (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your shoot is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (2.6 miles west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Bembridge includes Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bembridge School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Bembridge. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Bembridge
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bembridge
Can you serve near the sea around Bembridge?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Which station is closest to Bembridge?
The closest is Brading station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cover Bembridge?
Yes, we do. Bembridge is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
- 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