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Film and TV set catering in Hillgrove, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Hillgrove: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
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Film set catering for your shoot in Hillgrove
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for live events and broadcasts and fashion shoots on location.
Rural locations near Hillgrove can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In December, daylight in Hillgrove ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Hillgrove
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Hillgrove: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Hillgrove?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Hillgrove too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hillgrove.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Who books film set catering in Hillgrove?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
Historic houses near Hillgrove include Arreton Manor (2.4 miles south) and Osborne House (2.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning a shoot in Hillgrove
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For shoots in Hillgrove, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hillgrove. Hillgrove is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hillgrove to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 4.3 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hillgrove, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cover shoots in every part of the PO33 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Woodmans Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A clear route to base
Hillgrove is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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