Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Princelett events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Princelett? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
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- Crew morale days
- Shoots on location
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Princelett for film and TV crews
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO36, we can fry fresh for your crew. Princelett is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Princelett to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Princelett are Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in PO36, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Princelett, we cover Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). The countryside around Princelett includes Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
How our film set catering works in Princelett
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is seaside and period locations and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Near Princelett, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Princelett (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
For somewhere as remote as Princelett, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Princelett: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Princelett, and we will check the date and send a price.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Questions from Princelett
What’s the nearest station to Princelett?
Shanklin station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you serve near the sea around Princelett?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Princelett? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Princelett
More for events in Princelett
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
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