Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Gunville, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Gunville and across the Isle of Wight.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Gunville
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Gunville
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Gunville
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and photo shoots, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Gunville, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Gunville (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Gunville: your questions answered
Is Gunville too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
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.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Gunville is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Who books film set catering in Gunville?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Gunville:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Among the historic houses close to Gunville are Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (2.5 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning a shoot in Gunville
Gunville is about 1 mile west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Around Gunville, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Gunville is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gunville to Southampton (16 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Gunville, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in PO30, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Ash Lane, Purdy Road and Gunville Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Gunville, we also cover Carisbrooke (1 mile south), Clatterford (1 mile south), Plaish (1 mile south), Bowcombe (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gunville include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Local schools include Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles south-east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Waverley pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in Gunville lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Also near Gunville
More for events in Gunville
- 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