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Film and TV set catering in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Godshill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Godshill
Film set catering in Godshill, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater location shoots and crew lunches at base, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Godshill can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Godshill (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Godshill
What else we do in Godshill
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Godshill 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’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Godshill 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.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Godshill
What’s the nearest station to Godshill?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Godshill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to Godshill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Godshill is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
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.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Planning a shoot in Godshill
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings in Godshill come in all shapes and sizes, 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 in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Godshill to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in PO38, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Godshill, we cover Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Essex pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books film set catering in Godshill?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
Historic houses near Godshill include Sheat Manor (2.5 miles north-west) and Haseley Manor (2.6 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Godshill
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
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.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or PO38 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Godshill hosts choose us
- Events in Godshill and across the Isle of Wight
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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