Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Ryde
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ryde and across the Isle of Wight.
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Ryde
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Let us know about coeliac disease
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Film set catering for your shoot in Ryde
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and crew treats on long shoot days, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in Ryde, tell us where base is and how to reach it. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Ryde (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Ryde ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
For event organisers in Ryde
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ryde? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Ryde
Ryde is about 6 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. People in Ryde book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Ryde is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ryde to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Ryde has its own station, Ryde St Johns Road station. With the A3054 and A3055 nearby, Ryde is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in PO33 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, St Thomas' Square and Market Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Ryde sits on or near the A3054 and A3055, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Ryde, we cover Oakfield (1 mile south-east), Haylands (1 mile south-west), Elmfield (1 mile south-east), Appley (1 mile east) and Westridge (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Ryde is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for shoots. For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (less than half a mile north-west) and Ryde Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (under half a mile west)
Ryde: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Ryde?
Ryde has its own station: Ryde St Johns Road station.
Can you serve near the sea around Ryde?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Where the van can park in Ryde
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
Ryde is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Who books film set catering in Ryde?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Ryde, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
Among the historic houses close to Ryde are Nunwell House (2.8 miles south) and Morton Manor (3.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Also in Ryde
- 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