Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Brook, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Brook.
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Brook?
Film set catering in Brook, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re frequently asked to cater location filming and seaside and period locations, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Brook, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Brook (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Shooting in Brook: unit bases and access
Brook is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your shoot is in the PO30 area, we will 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. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Brook, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO30 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Carpenters Lane and Coastguard Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Brook we cover include Dunsbury (1 mile north), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Hulverstone (1 mile east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Brook includes Westover Down.
Towns and villages near Brook
Other occasions in Brook
Common questions in Brook
Can you serve near the sea around Brook?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Brook 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.
Do you come to Brook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Brook and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Brook lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Brook
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (1.1 miles east) and Westcourt Manor (3.9 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Brook. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
Brook is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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