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Film Set Catering in Cowplain
Film set catering in Cowplain: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Cowplain
Film set catering in Cowplain, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is crew lunches at base and fashion shoots on location, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Cowplain, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Common questions in Cowplain
Which station is closest to Cowplain?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is Cowplain close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Places near Cowplain
Also in Cowplain
Shooting in Cowplain: unit bases and access
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the PO8 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre. Cowplain is about 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of the PO8 and PO7 postcode area. Local streets include Milton Road, King's Road and London Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Cowplain, we also cover Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Cowplain includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cowplain include The Cowplain School (within half a mile south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Cowplain ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Cowplain
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Whatever the occasion in Cowplain, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Cowplain include Warblington Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
For event organisers in Cowplain
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Cowplain
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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