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Film Set Catering in Bitterne
Film set catering in Bitterne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
A chip van near Bitterne
Crew catering near Bitterne
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Shoots in Bitterne are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bitterne is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Historic houses near Bitterne include South Stoneham House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bitterne, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bitterne, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in SO18 and SO19, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A3024, Bitterne is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to shoots in Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Itchen College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Film set catering in Bitterne, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a location shoot near Bitterne, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Bitterne
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Where the van can park in Bitterne
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Bitterne
It’s a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
Bitterne is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Step by step
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In December, daylight in Bitterne ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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For event organisers in Bitterne
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Bitterne hosts choose us
- Bookings across Southampton, including Bitterne
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bitterne
Which station is closest to Bitterne?
Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Bitterne from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you come to Bitterne?
We do. Bitterne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Have a back-up for special diets
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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