Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Great Thorness, Isle of Wight
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Great Thorness and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site.
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Great Thorness
Location catering around Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO31 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Great Thorness, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO31, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Great Thorness, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Film set catering in Great Thorness, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include ad shoots and lunch at the unit base, with pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Great Thorness, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Great Thorness?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Great Thorness hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What affects the price in Great Thorness
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Lighting for early or late service
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Great Thorness
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Great Thorness too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. See all areas.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you come to Great Thorness?
We do. Great Thorness is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Towns and villages near Great Thorness
More for events in Great Thorness
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Great Thorness is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Great Thorness, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
Used oil leaves with the van.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose film set catering in Great Thorness?
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (3 miles south) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Great Thorness? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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