Southampton · England
Film Set Catering for Coxford events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Coxford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Book the van in Coxford
About our film set catering in Coxford
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We are often asked to cater period dramas on location and music video shoots, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Coxford, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Coxford: unit bases and access
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Tell us where your shoot in Coxford will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
Coxford is about 70 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Coxford are South Stoneham House (2.8 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Coxford is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in SO16 and SO15 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Coxford, we cover Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Coxford include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Food your guests will love
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.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Towns and villages near Coxford
Other occasions in Coxford
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Events we cater in Coxford
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Redbridge station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Coxford
Can you serve near the sea around Coxford?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Is Coxford close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. On a winter shoot near Coxford, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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