Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Shide
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Shide.
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Shide
About our film set catering in Shide
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater fashion shoots on location and commercials and music videos.
Around Shide, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Shide for film and TV crews
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Around Shide, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Shide is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
With the A3020 nearby, Shide is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30. Local streets include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Shide on the A3020, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shide include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cranbourne Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Shide
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Events we cater in Shide
Crews love a chip van day.
In Shide and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seaside shoots
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Shide is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Shide
Can you serve near the sea around Shide?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Could you trade in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Shide?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
More for events in Shide
- 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