Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Botley, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Botley.
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Fresh fish and chips in Botley
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Botley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Film set catering in Botley, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. For seaside and period locations and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Botley, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Botley questions
What’s the nearest station to Botley?
Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Botley from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van come to Botley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Botley is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Botley lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Botley, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Botley?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Botley
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Crew catering near Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Around Botley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Botley station is about 0.8 miles away. With the A334 nearby, Botley is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO30. From High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Botley include the A334, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Botley, we also cover Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Towns and villages near Botley
Also in Botley
Events we cater in Botley
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Botley, people book us for events such as:
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
Historic houses near Botley include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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