Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Ventnor events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Ventnor.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Ventnor?
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
How our film set catering works in Ventnor
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for ad shoots and location filming.
Shoots around Ventnor frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Shooting in Ventnor: unit bases and access
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. People in Ventnor book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ventnor is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ventnor to Southampton (24 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shanklin station is about 3 miles away. The A3055 and B3327 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Ventnor. The coast is within about a mile of Ventnor, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Ventnor is on the A3055 and B3327, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Ventnor has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces. Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ventnor include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Ventnor include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blenheim pub (within half a mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
Ventnor 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.
On the menu in Ventnor
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ventnor: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your shoot in Ventnor
Service is quick from the hatch.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Within reach of Ventnor are historic houses such as Rylstone Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Haseley Manor (5 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Ventnor questions
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.
Which station is closest to Ventnor?
Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ventnor?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Ventnor hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- 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