Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bishop's Waltham events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Bishop's Waltham.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Bishop's Waltham
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Bishop's Waltham hosts choose us
- We cover Bishop's Waltham and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Bishop's Waltham
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and seaside and period locations.
For a location shoot near Bishop's Waltham, base might be in a field or farmyard. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Bishop's Waltham
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bishop's Waltham
What’s the nearest station to Bishop's Waltham?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How far is Bishop's Waltham from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Crew catering near Bishop's Waltham
Bishop's Waltham is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Bishop's Waltham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Bishop's Waltham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
With the B2177 and B3035 nearby, Bishop's Waltham is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Botley station, about 3.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
For shoots in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, St Georges's Square and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Bishop's Waltham is on the B2177 and B3035, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Ashton (1 mile north), Waltham Chase (2 miles south), Durley Street (2 miles west), Wintershill (2 miles west) and Upham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Bishop's Waltham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Bishop's Waltham include Swanmore College of Technology (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. On a winter shoot near Bishop's Waltham, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For event organisers in Bishop's Waltham
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Who books film set catering in Bishop's Waltham?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take in Bishop's Waltham and Hampshire:
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Bishop's Waltham is about 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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