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Film and TV set catering in Newchurch, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Newchurch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
- Fashion shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Newchurch
Planning a shoot in Newchurch
Newchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO36 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Newchurch is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Newchurch are Haseley Manor (0.8 miles west) and Arreton Manor (1.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newchurch, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Milestone Crescent and Palmer's Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Winford (1 mile south), Branstone (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile south-west), Apse Heath (1 mile south) and Arreton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-east), Ventnor (5 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Country And Agriculture (0.9 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Newchurch include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pointer Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Newchurch
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and ad shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Near Newchurch, 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
- Newchurch (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Newchurch chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Newchurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Newchurch?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Newchurch book the van for occasions like:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Sandown station, about 2.1 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Newchurch
Which station is closest to Newchurch?
Sandown station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Also near Newchurch
Other occasions in Newchurch
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
Newchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Newchurch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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