Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Bonchurch events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Bonchurch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
Fresh fish and chips in Bonchurch
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
About our film set catering in Bonchurch
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Bonchurch can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Bonchurch
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Bonchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Crew catering near Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Bonchurch or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Bonchurch is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bonchurch to Southampton (24 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about a mile of Bonchurch, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38. Whether your shoot is on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Bonchurch, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Well-known places in the area include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Bonchurch include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bonchurch Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Places near Bonchurch
Also in Bonchurch
Bonchurch questions
Can you serve near the sea around Bonchurch?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Bonchurch?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
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. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. On a winter shoot near Bonchurch, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book 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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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