Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Northwood, Isle of Wight
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Northwood and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
A chip van near Northwood
Film set catering in Northwood, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for seaside and period locations and ad shoots.
Near Northwood, check tracks and ground for the van. 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
- Northwood (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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What else we do in Northwood
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
For somewhere as remote as Northwood, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Long summer days in Northwood, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Northwood: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Northwood too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Why choose film set catering in Northwood?
It is a morale boost.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Northwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
Within reach of Northwood are historic houses such as Osborne House (2 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.9 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
Northwood for film and TV crews
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. For shoots in Northwood, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Northwood is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Northwood to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in PO31, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). For a shoot at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Travellers Joy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Northwood?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Northwood. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Northwood hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A dining area at base helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
- 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