Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Clayhall, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Clayhall? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
Film set catering for Clayhall events
Film set catering in Clayhall, cooked to order
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We’re frequently asked to cater music video shoots and outside broadcasts, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Around Clayhall, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Long summer days in Clayhall, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Clayhall, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Clayhall? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clayhall?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Clayhall
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your crew already know
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cover Clayhall as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.4 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Clayhall, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO12 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Clayhall include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Clayhall include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
Places near Clayhall
Also in Clayhall
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Common questions in Clayhall
Can you serve near the sea around Clayhall?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Clayhall close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you park on the road outside?
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 our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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