Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Crofton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Crofton.
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Crofton
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Film set catering in Crofton, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We are frequently asked to cater location filming and ad shoots, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Rural locations near Crofton can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Location catering around Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Crofton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Fareham station, about 2.1 miles north, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Crofton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO14 and PO13 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Crofton we cover include Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Baycroft School (under half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. On a winter shoot near Crofton, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Common questions in Crofton
Is Crofton close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Crofton?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Events we cater in Crofton
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
Crofton is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. 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.
Why Crofton hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Crofton
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Crofton
Other occasions in Crofton
Where the van can park in Crofton
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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