Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Blackhill
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Blackhill and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near Blackhill
Film set catering for your shoot in Blackhill
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For seaside shoots and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Blackhill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Blackhill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Blackhill?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is there a non-fish option?
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.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Blackhill
Other occasions in Blackhill
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Who books film set catering in Blackhill?
It’s self-contained.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Blackhill book the van for events such as:
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Blackhill for film and TV crews
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Blackhill is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Blackhill is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Blackhill are Landford Manor (2.7 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Blackhill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in SO51, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Embley (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Rockingham Arms (0.8 miles west)
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Blackhill is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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