Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Shanklin. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Shanklin
How our film set catering works in Shanklin
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s fashion shoots on location and ad shoots, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
Around Shanklin, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. On a winter shoot near Shanklin, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Shanklin, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why choose film set catering in Shanklin?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shanklin, people book us for occasions like:
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shanklin station is in Shanklin itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
What affects the price in Shanklin
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Shanklin: unit bases and access
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Shanklin or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Shanklin is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Shanklin to Southampton (22 miles away).
Within reach of Shanklin are historic houses such as Rylstone Manor (under half a mile south) and Haseley Manor (3.2 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The A3020 and A3055 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Shanklin. The coast is within about 3 miles of Shanklin, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO37 and PO36 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Regent Street; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Shanklin include the A3020 and A3055, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Shanklin has lots of places where the van can park. Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Shanklin include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (under half a mile south-west)
Shanklin questions
Which station is closest to Shanklin?
Shanklin station, in Shanklin itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Shanklin
Also in Shanklin
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
For somewhere as remote as Shanklin, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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