Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Havenstreet
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Havenstreet.
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Fresh fish and chips in Havenstreet
Film set catering in Havenstreet, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include location shoots and ad shoots, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Havenstreet, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Havenstreet (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t 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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Havenstreet
Organising a club, school or community event in Havenstreet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning a shoot in Havenstreet
Havenstreet is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Havenstreet as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Havenstreet is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Havenstreet to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Havenstreet are Nunwell House (2.8 miles south-east) and Arreton Manor (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Havenstreet, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the PO33 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Elizabeth Gardens and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Wootton (2 miles north-west), Hillgrove (2 miles west), Staplers (3 miles west) and Fairlee (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (4 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include The Donald Mcgill Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Local pubs include White Hart Inn (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
Havenstreet 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Havenstreet
Do you come out to small places like Havenstreet?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Havenstreet?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Occasions we serve in Havenstreet
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 2.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Havenstreet ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Havenstreet? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Havenstreet
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Havenstreet
Also in Havenstreet
- 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