Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Newbridge, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Newbridge and across the Isle of Wight.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Newbridge
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Film set catering for your shoot in Newbridge
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Newbridge can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Newbridge (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
For somewhere as remote as Newbridge, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Newbridge
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Newbridge for film and TV crews
Newbridge is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your shoot in Newbridge will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Newbridge is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Newbridge to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the PO41 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Main Road and Clay Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Newbridge we cover include Ningwood (1 mile north-west), Calbourne (1 mile south-east), Wellow (1 mile west), Shalcombe (1 mile south-west) and Thorley Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (11 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.5 miles south) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Newbridge includes Westover Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun pub (1 mile south-east)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Newbridge is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Newbridge
Can you serve near the sea around Newbridge?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Newbridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Newbridge hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Other occasions in Newbridge
Who books film set catering in Newbridge?
It works in any weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Newbridge book the van for events such as:
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (1.8 miles east) and Mottistone Manor (2.4 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- 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