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Film Set Catering for Chartwell Green events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Chartwell Green? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in Chartwell Green
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How our film set catering works in Chartwell Green
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Whether it’s crew morale days and end-of-shoot parties, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Chartwell Green, base may be a field or yard. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Chartwell Green for film and TV crews
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. For shoots in Chartwell Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Chartwell Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
Central London is about 67 miles from Chartwell Green, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Chartwell Green are South Stoneham House (1.3 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chartwell Green, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18 and SO30, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Chartwell Green we cover include Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Chartwell Green is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Chartwell Green includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (under half a mile west) and Bitterne Park School (0.9 miles west)
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What else we do in Chartwell Green
Chartwell Green questions
Could you trade in Itchen Valley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve near the sea around Chartwell Green?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Chartwell Green and across Southampton
- Hot food handed straight over
What affects the price in Chartwell Green
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Chartwell Green is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Chartwell Green?
It lifts the crew.
In Chartwell Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- 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