Southampton · England
Film and TV set catering in Chilworth, Southampton
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Chilworth. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Chilworth
Film set catering in Chilworth, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For seaside and period locations and photo shoots, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Chilworth can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Chilworth (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Chilworth for film and TV crews
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Around Chilworth, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
Historic houses near Chilworth include South Stoneham House (2 miles south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Chilworth is roughly 68 miles from central London. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chilworth, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. That could mean a shoot at a home on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Chilworth, we also cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Light in Chilworth lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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 serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chilworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Chilworth?
It works in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
FAQs for Chilworth
Do you come out to small places like Chilworth?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Also near Chilworth
What else we do in Chilworth
- 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