Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Bighton, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Bighton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Bighton
Film set catering in Bighton, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for ad shoots and photo shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Bighton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. At midsummer, Bighton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Bighton
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bighton to Southampton (17 miles away).
Bighton is about 52 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over SO24. Other places close to Bighton we cover include Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Bighton include Red Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile east)
Bighton questions
Is Bighton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Bighton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Perfect for your shoot in Bighton
Service is quick from the hatch.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Bighton, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree how the base is left
- Put allergy details in writing
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Towns and villages near Bighton
More for events in Bighton
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- 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