Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Rookley Green, Isle of Wight
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Rookley Green and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Rookley Green?
How our film set catering works in Rookley Green
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. For seaside and period locations and location shoots, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Rookley Green, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Rookley Green (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Rookley Green
It works in any weather.
In Rookley Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.6 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Where the van can park in Rookley Green
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
For somewhere as remote as Rookley Green, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rookley Green
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, Rookley Green has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO38 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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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.
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.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Rookley Green. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Rookley Green and across the Isle of Wight
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Rookley Green
Other occasions in Rookley Green
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Rookley Green questions
Can you serve near the sea around Rookley Green?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Rookley Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Crew catering near Rookley Green
Rookley Green is about 3 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Rookley Green is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Rookley Green is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Rookley Green to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Within reach of Rookley Green are historic houses such as Sheat Manor (1.1 miles north-west) and Gatcombe House (1.3 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 5 miles of Rookley Green, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Niton Road and Harts Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Rookley Green we cover include Rookley (1 mile north), Godshill (1 mile south-east), Merstone (1 mile north-east), Blackwater (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (5 miles east), Shanklin (5 miles east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Isle of Wight Glass Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Nearby, you’ll find Chequers Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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