Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Curbridge, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Curbridge and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Curbridge
Film set catering in Curbridge, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at the unit base and crew treats on long shoot days, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Around Curbridge, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Curbridge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Curbridge?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- We cover Curbridge and the whole of Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Places near Curbridge
What else we do in Curbridge
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Curbridge: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting 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.
Planning help
Crew catering near Curbridge
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Curbridge and nearby villages. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Curbridge to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Curbridge is roughly 65 miles from central London. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in SO30, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Curbridge, we cover Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Curbridge includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Jockey pub (under half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Curbridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Curbridge
Can you serve near the sea around Curbridge?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Curbridge?
Botley station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
- 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