Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Hulverstone events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hulverstone. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Book the van in Hulverstone
Film set catering in Hulverstone, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is shoots on location and outside broadcasts, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural locations near Hulverstone can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Hulverstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Towns and villages near Hulverstone
Other occasions in Hulverstone
Location catering around Hulverstone
Hulverstone is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For shoots in Hulverstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hulverstone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hulverstone to Southampton (18 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Hulverstone, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO30, we can fry fresh for your crew. For shoots just outside Hulverstone, we cover Brookgreen (1 mile south-west), Brook (1 mile west), Dunsbury (1 mile north-west), Shalcombe (1 mile north) and Chilton Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
A little further out are Brighstone Village Museum (2 miles east) and Yarmouth Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Westover Down.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Perfect for your shoot in Hulverstone
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hulverstone book the van for occasions like:
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Hulverstone are Mottistone Manor (0.5 miles east) and Westcourt Manor (3.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Hulverstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Hulverstone
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in Hulverstone ends around 4:05pm, 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 access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hulverstone
Can you serve near the sea around Hulverstone?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Hulverstone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to Hulverstone?
We do. We serve events in Hulverstone and across the Isle of Wight. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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