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Film Set Catering in Thorley
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Thorley.
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
A chip van near Thorley
Occasions we serve in Thorley
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
Within reach of Thorley are historic houses such as Mottistone Manor (3.7 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (4.2 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
Film set catering in Thorley, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and music video shoots, with cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Thorley, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Thorley (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Also in Thorley
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Thorley lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
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 to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Thorley
Thorley is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO41 area, we can bring the van to you. Thorley 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.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in PO41, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Thorley Street (1 mile east), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (2 miles east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
FAQs for Thorley
Can you serve near the sea around Thorley?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Thorley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
For event organisers in Thorley
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thorley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Thorley?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across the Isle of Wight, including Thorley
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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