Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bar End
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Bar End.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location shoots
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Bar End
Film set catering for your shoot in Bar End
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it is live events and broadcasts and stills shoots, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Bar End, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. On a winter shoot near Bar End, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Planning a shoot in Bar End
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shoots in Bar End are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bar End to Southampton (10 miles away).
Bar End is about 61 miles from central London. Bar End is on or near the A31, good for unit base access.
For shoots in SO23 and SO21, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Bar End sits on or near the A31, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Bar End, we cover Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Heart in Hand pub (under half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
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FAQs for Bar End
Is Bar End close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bar End?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Bar End?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bar End. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Bar End. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Bar End and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Why choose film set catering in Bar End?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- The cancellation terms
- 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