Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Noke Common events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Noke Common? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Noke Common
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
For somewhere as remote as Noke Common, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering in Noke Common, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. We’re often asked to cater seaside shoots and wrap parties, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Noke Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Noke Common (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Noke Common for film and TV crews
Noke Common is about 2 miles north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Noke Common is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
The coast is within about 3 miles of Noke Common, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in PO30, we can fry fresh for your crew. For shoots just outside Noke Common, we cover Parkhurst (1 mile south-east), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (10 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north-east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Medina College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Stag pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Noke Common
It works in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Noke Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Noke Common are Carisbrooke Castle (2.3 miles south) and Osborne House (2.7 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there is a minimum
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Noke Common
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Noke Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Towns and villages near Noke Common
Other occasions in Noke Common
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. On a winter shoot near Noke Common, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It’s 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.
Related guides
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- 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