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Film and TV set catering in Skinner's Hill, Isle of Wight
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Skinner's Hill.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Skinner's Hill
Film set catering in Skinner's Hill, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and live events and broadcasts.
Near Skinner's Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Skinner's Hill: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Skinner's Hill
It’s ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
For somewhere as remote as Skinner's Hill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Also near Skinner's Hill
Other occasions in Skinner's Hill
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Skinner's Hill
Which station is closest to Skinner's Hill?
The closest is Sandown station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Skinner's Hill?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a shoot in Skinner's Hill
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your shoot is in the PO36 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Skinner's Hill to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Skinner's Hill are Haseley Manor (1.2 miles west) and Arreton Manor (2.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Skinner's Hill and Hill Top or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Skinner's Hill include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Pointer Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- 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