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Film Set Catering for Parkhurst events
Film set catering in Parkhurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
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Film set catering for your shoot in Parkhurst
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for unit base lunches and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Parkhurst can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Parkhurst
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Parkhurst? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Parkhurst? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Parkhurst and across the Isle of Wight
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, Parkhurst has light 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Occasions we serve in Parkhurst
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south) and Osborne House (2.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Parkhurst questions
Can you serve near the sea around Parkhurst?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you come to Parkhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Parkhurst. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Also near Parkhurst
What else we do in Parkhurst
Parkhurst for film and TV crews
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Parkhurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 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 Parkhurst, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). For a shoot at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (1 mile east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Stag pub (0.5 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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