Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Film set catering in Crockerhill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Crockerhill
Film set catering for your shoot in Crockerhill
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap parties and location shoots, with sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Crockerhill, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Crockerhill
What else we do in Crockerhill
Crew catering near Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Crockerhill, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of PO17 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crockerhill?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Crockerhill
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Common questions in Crockerhill
Can you serve near the sea around Crockerhill?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Crockerhill?
Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. On a winter shoot near Crockerhill, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Crockerhill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books film set catering in Crockerhill?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Crockerhill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
Crockerhill is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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