Isle of Wight · England
Film and TV set catering in Wellow, Isle of Wight
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Wellow and across the Isle of Wight.
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Book the van in Wellow
Film set catering in Wellow, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are frequently asked to cater music video shoots and outside broadcasts, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Wellow, check tracks and ground for the van. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Wellow (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 normally the easier option.
More for events in Wellow
Location catering around Wellow
Wellow is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Shoots in Wellow are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Wellow is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wellow to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
The coast is within about 4 miles of Wellow, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO41 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Thorley Street (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (1 mile east), Thorley (1 mile north-west), Newbridge (1 mile east) and Shalcombe (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Newport (7 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
FAQs for Wellow
Can you serve near the sea around Wellow?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Wellow too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wellow?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including the Isle of Wight. See all areas.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Wellow?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Wellow. To check your date, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Wellow is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Occasions we serve in Wellow
It needs no kitchen on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Wellow and the Isle of Wight:
- Crew morale days
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Within reach of Wellow are historic houses such as Mottistone Manor (2.8 miles south) and Swainston Manor (3.2 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Wellow ends around 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Wellow
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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