Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Hillway events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hillway.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Hillway?
Film set catering for your shoot in Hillway
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for treat days on a long shoot and location shoots.
Near Hillway, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Hillway (PO35)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
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.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
Hillway 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.
On the menu in Hillway
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Shooting in Hillway: unit bases and access
Hillway is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For shoots in Hillway, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Yaverland Manor (1.6 miles west) and Morton Manor (2.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hillway, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO35, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Hillway Road and Jenny Streets Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Bembridge (1 mile north-east), Foreland Fields (1 mile north-east), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles north-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (7 miles south-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bembridge School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Propeller Inn (0.5 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Hillway questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Hillway?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hillway?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Hillway is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Other occasions in Hillway
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hillway?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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