Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Locksgreen events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Locksgreen? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Locksgreen?
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Film set catering for your shoot in Locksgreen
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for wrap celebrations and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Locksgreen, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Locksgreen (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Locksgreen
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
For somewhere as remote as Locksgreen, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Locksgreen
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Locksgreen: unit bases and access
Locksgreen is about 3 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. People in Locksgreen book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Locksgreen to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in PO30, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Locksgreen, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Forest Side (2 miles east) and Noke Common (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (3 miles south-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (within half a mile north)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Why choose film set catering in Locksgreen?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (1.7 miles south) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Locksgreen
What else we do in Locksgreen
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. Light in Locksgreen lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Locksgreen, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Locksgreen: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Locksgreen?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Locksgreen?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Locksgreen?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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