Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Fishbourne. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Event crews
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Fishbourne
Film set catering in Fishbourne, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Whether it is live events and broadcasts and seaside and period locations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a shoot in a place like Fishbourne, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter shoots near Fishbourne chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Places near Fishbourne
More for events in Fishbourne
Occasions we serve in Fishbourne
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Fishbourne, people book us for occasions like:
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ryde Esplanade station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Location catering around Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Give us the address of your shoot in Fishbourne, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Fishbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Fishbourne to Southampton (15 miles away).
The B3331 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Fishbourne. Among the historic houses close to Fishbourne are Osborne House (2.8 miles north-west) and Arreton Manor (3.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Fishbourne, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across PO33. Whether your shoot is on Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Fishbourne sits on or near the B3331, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. We also bring the van to shoots in Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Fishbourne pub (under half a mile north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or PO33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Fishbourne
What’s the nearest station to Fishbourne?
Ryde Esplanade station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Fishbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Fishbourne?
We do. Fishbourne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where the van can park in Fishbourne
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
For somewhere as remote as Fishbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Fishbourne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Fishbourne hosts choose us
- Events in Fishbourne and across the Isle of Wight
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- 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