Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Nettlecombe
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 Nettlecombe.
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Nettlecombe?
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Nettlecombe? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
About our film set catering in Nettlecombe
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is unit base lunches and ad shoots, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Nettlecombe, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Nettlecombe: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Nettlecombe?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Nettlecombe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Nettlecombe, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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More for events in Nettlecombe
Why choose film set catering in Nettlecombe?
It is a morale boost.
In Nettlecombe and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (4 miles north-east) and Sheat Manor (4.3 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
Planning a shoot in Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Nettlecombe and nearby villages. Nettlecombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Nettlecombe to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Shanklin station is about 4.1 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Nettlecombe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO38 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Nettlecombe includes Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
Nettlecombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
- 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