Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Staplers
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Staplers.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Staplers events
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Film set catering for your shoot in Staplers
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew lunches at base and stills shoots.
Around Staplers, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Staplers (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Staplers is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There is 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.
Why us?
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Staplers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near Staplers chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Staplers
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van park in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Staplers
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
In Staplers and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Arreton Manor (2 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a shoot in Staplers
Staplers is about 1 mile east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Staplers as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Staplers is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Staplers, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Mews Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Barton (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile north-west), Fairlee (1 mile north-west), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Wootton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (4 miles north). If your shoot is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Staplers include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (0.8 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bargeman's Rest pub (0.7 miles west)
Also near Staplers
What else we do in Staplers
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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