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Film and TV set catering in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in St Lawrence.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in St Lawrence?
Film set catering in St Lawrence, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For lunch at the unit base and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near St Lawrence, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
St Lawrence is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
More for events in St Lawrence
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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 usually the easier option.
Events we cater in St Lawrence
It is self-contained.
Whatever the occasion in St Lawrence, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Music video shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
Nearby historic houses include Rylstone Manor (3.8 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
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- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, St Lawrence has light until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in St Lawrence
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St Lawrence? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Location catering around St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. For shoots in St Lawrence, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in PO38 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside St Lawrence, we also cover Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). If your shoot is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
St Lawrence questions
Do you come out to small places like St Lawrence?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to St Lawrence?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Can the van come to St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and St Lawrence is within our area and the rest of the Isle of Wight. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in St Lawrence? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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