Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Carisbrooke
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Carisbrooke and the Isle of Wight, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Carisbrooke
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
About our film set catering in Carisbrooke
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are often booked for photo shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Carisbrooke, base may be a field or yard. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Carisbrooke (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Carisbrooke
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Carisbrooke: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Carisbrooke
Carisbrooke is about 1 mile south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Carisbrooke come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Carisbrooke is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We take the van to shoots all over the PO30 postcode area. From Down Lane, Purdy Road and Castle Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Clatterford (1 mile south), Gunville (1 mile north), Plaish (1 mile south-west), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (7 miles east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Music Museum (1.1 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Carisbrooke include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Local schools include Christ The King College (under half a mile north-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waverley pub (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Carisbrooke? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Where the van can park in Carisbrooke
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
Carisbrooke is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
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 you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Nearby places to Carisbrooke
What else we do in Carisbrooke
What affects the price in Carisbrooke
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Carisbrooke questions
Can you serve near the sea around Carisbrooke?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
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.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you cover Carisbrooke?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Carisbrooke and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
- 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