Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Curdridge
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Curdridge. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location filming
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Curdridge
Film set catering in Curdridge, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include crew treats on long shoot days and seaside shoots, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Curdridge can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Winter shoots near Curdridge chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Curdridge for film and TV crews
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Curdridge. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Botley station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We serve shoots across the SO32 and SO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Curdridge includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby, you will find Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
FAQs for Curdridge
Which station is closest to Curdridge?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is Curdridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Towns and villages near Curdridge
What else we do in Curdridge
Where the van can park in Curdridge
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
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
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Who books film set catering in Curdridge?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Curdridge is roughly 64 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Curdridge
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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