Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Gurnard, Isle of Wight
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Gurnard.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Gurnard
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Film set catering for your shoot in Gurnard
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it is live events and broadcasts and end-of-shoot parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Gurnard can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Gurnard: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO31 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Gurnard
Is Gurnard too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gurnard? 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Places near Gurnard
Also in Gurnard
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose film set catering in Gurnard?
Service is quick from the hatch.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Gurnard and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap celebrations
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (2.3 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Where the van can park in Gurnard
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
For somewhere as remote as Gurnard, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in Gurnard
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Gurnard or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in PO31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Gurnard, we cover Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Gurnard includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Portland Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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