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Film and TV set catering in Porchfield, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Porchfield: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Porchfield
Film set catering for your shoot in Porchfield
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and seaside shoots.
Near Porchfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Porchfield (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
For somewhere as remote as Porchfield, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Porchfield
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Porchfield
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Common questions in Porchfield
Do you come out to small places like Porchfield?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Porchfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Also near Porchfield
What else we do in Porchfield
Location catering around Porchfield
Porchfield is about 3 miles north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Porchfield as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Porchfield is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Main Road, Elmsworth Lane and New Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (1 mile north-east), Newtown (1 mile south-west), Forest Side (2 miles south-east) and Rew Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Sportsman's Rest pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter shoots near Porchfield chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
- 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