Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Shalcombe events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Shalcombe and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Shalcombe
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
For somewhere as remote as Shalcombe, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shalcombe
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Film set catering in Shalcombe, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for photo shoots and seaside shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Shalcombe, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shalcombe questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Shalcombe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you come to Shalcombe?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shalcombe and across the Isle of Wight. Send us your date to check availability.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Crew catering near Shalcombe
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Shalcombe as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We serve events right across the region, from Shalcombe to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in PO41, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Shalcombe, we cover Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalcombe include Westover Down.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Shalcombe is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Shalcombe
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Also near Shalcombe
More for events in Shalcombe
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
- 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