Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Totland
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Totland. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Totland
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
About our film set catering in Totland
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and seaside shoots.
Shoots around Totland often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Totland (PO39, PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Totland
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
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.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
For somewhere as remote as Totland, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. In December, daylight in Totland ends around 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO39 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Totland?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Totland hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your shoot in Totland
Service is quick from the hatch.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Totland:
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Totland is on or near the B3322, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Also near Totland
What else we do in Totland
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Totland for film and TV crews
Totland is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Shoots in Totland are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Totland to Southampton (18 miles away).
The coast is within about a mile of Totland, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in PO39 and PO40, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Meadow Barn Close, Ward Road and Weston Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the B3322, Totland is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Colwell (1 mile north-east), Freshwater (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east) and Afton (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (11 miles east), Cowes (12 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (11 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Totland includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Colwell Bay Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Medina (under half a mile north)
- 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