Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ampfield events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Ampfield and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Ampfield
Film set catering in Ampfield, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s wrap parties and crew lunches at base, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Ampfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Ampfield: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ampfield?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Ampfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ampfield?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- We cover Ampfield and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Ampfield, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ampfield? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Ampfield
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ampfield:
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
With the A3090 nearby, Ampfield is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a shoot in Ampfield
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Ampfield will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Ampfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ampfield to Southampton (6 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Ampfield is roughly 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in SO51, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Ampfield sits on or near the A3090, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. We also bring the van to shoots in Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Ampfield includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Ampfield include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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