Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Gaskins, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Gaskins: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Gaskins
Film set catering in Gaskins, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s photo shoots and wrap celebrations, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Gaskins, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Where the van can park in Gaskins
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
For somewhere as remote as Gaskins, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What else we do in Gaskins
Shooting in Gaskins: unit bases and access
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your shoot in Gaskins will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Gaskins is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33 and PO36. Nearby, we also serve shoots in St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Gaskins includes Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Gaskins hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Who books film set catering in Gaskins?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Gaskins, people book us for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Historic houses near Gaskins include Nunwell House (1.7 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Gaskins: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Gaskins
What’s the nearest station to Gaskins?
The closest is Brading station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Gaskins?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Gaskins?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Gaskins and across the Isle of Wight. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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