Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Nettlestone events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Nettlestone and across the Isle of Wight.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Nettlestone
Film set catering in Nettlestone, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For crew lunches at base and crew morale days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Nettlestone, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Nettlestone?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
These are some of the bookings we take in Nettlestone and the Isle of Wight:
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Nettlestone include Nunwell House (2.8 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (3 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
More for events in Nettlestone
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Nettlestone hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Nettlestone? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Nettlestone 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.
- Get in touch 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Nettlestone
How far is Nettlestone from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Nettlestone?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, 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 base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Nettlestone?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Location catering around Nettlestone
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Nettlestone to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Nettlestone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
The B3340 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Nettlestone. For crew arriving by train, Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in PO34, we just need to know where the van can park. Your shoot could be at a house on Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Nettlestone include the B3340, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Nettlestone, we also cover Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Nettlestone includes Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
- 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