Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Compton, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Compton.
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Compton
Film set catering in Compton, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and crew morale days, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Compton can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Compton
Other occasions in Compton
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. On a winter shoot near Compton, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Compton
Can the van park in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Compton for film and TV crews
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. In and around Compton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Compton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Shawford station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. From Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Occasions we serve in Compton
It is ideal for short jobs.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Compton is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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