Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ashton
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Ashton and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Fresh fish and chips in Ashton
Film set catering in Ashton, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include photo shoots and treat days on a long shoot, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Ashton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Perfect for your shoot in Ashton
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
Ashton is roughly 61 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. On a winter shoot near Ashton, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
More for events in Ashton
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashton
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashton
Do you come out to small places like Ashton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ashton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Ashton?
We do. Ashton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Location catering around Ashton
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Shoots in Ashton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ashton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Botley station, about 4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
For shoots in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Ashton, we also cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashton includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Ashton include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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 one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ashton
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
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