Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Broadgate, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Broadgate and the surrounding area.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Book the van in Broadgate
About our film set catering in Broadgate
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re frequently asked to cater crew morale days and ad shoots, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Broadgate, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Broadgate
It is ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
Broadgate is about 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Long summer days in Broadgate, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Broadgate
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route to base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Broadgate
Organising a club, school or community event in Broadgate? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Location catering around Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Across the SO51 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Broadgate to Southampton (6 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Broadgate are South Stoneham House (4.9 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
We take the van to shoots all over the SO51 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Broadgate we cover include Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Broadgate includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Broadgate include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
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Broadgate: your questions answered
Is Broadgate close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Broadgate too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and 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’ll tell you what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
- 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