Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Cranmore
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Cranmore.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Cranmore?
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
How our film set catering works in Cranmore
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For wrap celebrations and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Cranmore, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Cranmore (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Cranmore ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cranmore questions
Do you come out to small places like Cranmore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Cranmore?
Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cranmore.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you cover Cranmore?
Yes, we do. Cranmore is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Where the van can park in Cranmore
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
For somewhere as remote as Cranmore, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Other occasions in Cranmore
Cranmore for film and TV crews
Cranmore is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. People in Cranmore book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Cranmore to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Cranmore, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across PO41. Streets in the area include Solent Road, East Close and Cranmore Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Hamstead (1 mile north-east), Shalfleet (1 mile south-east), Bouldnor (1 mile west), Yarmouth (2 miles west) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles south-east) and Ventnor (13 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 (2.6 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Cranmore includes Boldre Foreshore and Compton Down.
Events we cater in Cranmore
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cranmore and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Cranmore include Swainston Manor (3.4 miles south-east) and Mottistone Manor (4.2 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Cranmore
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
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, 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