Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Calbourne events
A menu everybody knows: 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 Calbourne.
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Calbourne
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Film set catering in Calbourne, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and unit base lunches.
Near Calbourne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Calbourne (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Calbourne hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Crew catering near Calbourne
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your shoot in Calbourne, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the van to you. From Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Calbourne we cover include Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun pub (under half a mile south)
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
Calbourne is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Towns and villages near Calbourne
What else we do in Calbourne
Calbourne questions
Can you serve near the sea around Calbourne?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Calbourne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Calbourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Calbourne is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. On a winter shoot near Calbourne, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Calbourne, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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