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Film and TV set catering in Brighstone, Isle of Wight
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Brighstone.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering for Brighstone events
Film set catering in Brighstone, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and outside broadcasts.
Near Brighstone, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- Brighstone (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Also near Brighstone
Other occasions in Brighstone
Events we cater in Brighstone
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Brighstone are Mottistone Manor (1.4 miles north-west) and Westcourt Manor (1.6 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Brighstone hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Where the van can park in Brighstone
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
For somewhere as remote as Brighstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Brighstone
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Brighstone
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In December, daylight in Brighstone ends around 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Brighstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
Brighstone for film and TV crews
Brighstone is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brighstone and the surrounding area. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
With the B3399 nearby, Brighstone is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Wherever your shoot is in PO30, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Main Road, Meadows Close and Wilberforce Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the B3399 close by, Brighstone is simple for us to get to with the van. If your venue is just outside Brighstone, we also cover Moortown (1 mile north), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles east). For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Brighstone includes Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Three Bishops pub (within half a mile east)
Questions from Brighstone
Is Brighstone too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
For event organisers in Brighstone
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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