Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in St Helens, Isle of Wight
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across St Helens and the Isle of Wight, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in St Helens?
Film set catering in St Helens, fried fresh
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include wrap parties and photo shoots, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near St Helens, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- St Helens (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in St Helens
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Other occasions in St Helens
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. At midsummer, St Helens has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in St Helens? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in St Helens
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
St Helens is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in St Helens
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
St Helens: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to St Helens?
Brading station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like St Helens?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Perfect for your shoot in St Helens
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in St Helens book the van for events such as:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Brading station, about 1.8 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
St Helens for film and TV crews
St Helens is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For shoots in St Helens, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around St Helens. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from St Helens to Southampton (20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Yaverland Manor (2.1 miles south-west) and Nunwell House (2.3 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Helens, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in PO33, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Station Road, Upper Green Road and Old Chapel Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside St Helens, we cover Gaskins (1 mile south-west), Brading (2 miles south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-west) and Sandown Castle (3.2 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (within half a mile north)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why St Helens hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including St Helens
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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