Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Colwell
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Colwell and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Colwell
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering for your shoot in Colwell
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. For photo shoots and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Colwell, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Colwell
Other occasions in Colwell
Location catering around Colwell
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your shoot in Colwell, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Colwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in PO40 and PO39 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Colwell, we cover Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (2 miles north-east) and Medina (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Colwell includes Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find Colwell Bay Inn (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Colwell is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Colwell? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Colwell 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.
On the menu in Colwell
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colwell?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. 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 book our van in Colwell
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Colwell
Can you serve near the sea around Colwell?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Colwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Colwell?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Colwell and across the Isle of Wight. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Colwell
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through 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