Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Moortown
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Moortown.
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Moortown events
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
How our film set catering works in Moortown
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and crew lunches at base, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Moortown, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Moortown (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
For somewhere as remote as Moortown, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Moortown
Do you come out to small places like Moortown?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Location catering around Moortown
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Moortown or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Moortown to Southampton (19 miles away).
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Moortown, we also cover Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
A little further out are Brighstone Village Museum (less than half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Three Bishops pub (less than half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Moortown?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Moortown and across the Isle of Wight
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Long summer days in Moortown, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us 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 are done.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Moortown? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Moortown?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Moortown, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Moortown are Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles west) and Westcourt Manor (1.6 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Moortown
Other occasions in Moortown
- 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