Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Newport
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Newport and the Isle of Wight, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in Newport
How our film set catering works in Newport
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it’s crew lunches at base and fashion shoots on location, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a town like Newport, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A chip van fits right in. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Newport (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Newport?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Newport book the van for occasions like:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe House (2.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Planning a shoot in Newport
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. In and around Newport, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The A3020 and A3054 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Newport. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in PO30, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A3020 and A3054, Newport is simple for us to get to with the van. For shoots just outside Newport, we cover Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Newport has lots of places where the van can park. Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Newport include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile south-east) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Questions from Newport
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you cover Newport?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Newport is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Other occasions in Newport
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. On a winter shoot near Newport, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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