Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Chandler's Ford
Film set catering in Chandler's Ford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Chandler's Ford
Film set catering for your shoot in Chandler's Ford
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for event crews and commercials and music videos.
Shoots in Chandler's Ford often base in car parks. The van suits any of them. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Chandler's Ford: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Chandler's Ford
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price or the cost guide.
Shooting in Chandler's Ford: unit bases and access
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. Shoots in Chandler's Ford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Chandler's Ford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. With the B3043 nearby, Chandler's Ford is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of SO53, SO51 and SO52 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the B3043, Chandler's Ford is easy for us to reach for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Chandler's Ford, we also cover Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chandler's Ford include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
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FAQs for Chandler's Ford
How far is Chandler's Ford from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Chandler's Ford?
Chandler's Ford has its own station: Chandlers Ford station.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chandler's Ford?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Can the van come to Chandler's Ford?
Yes, we do. Chandler's Ford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books film set catering in Chandler's Ford?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Central London is about 66 miles from Chandler's Ford.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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