Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Catherington events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Catherington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Catherington?
Catherington for film and TV crews
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Shoots in Catherington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Catherington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Catherington is about 56 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Catherington, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over PO8 and the streets around it. From Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Film set catering in Catherington, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Typical bookings include wrap parties and event crews, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Catherington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Long summer days in Catherington, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Catherington
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Catherington?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you come to Catherington?
Yes, we do. Catherington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for 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.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Catherington
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Other occasions in Catherington
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Catherington, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Catherington
It needs no kitchen on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Catherington and Hampshire:
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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