Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Dean
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Dean and across Hampshire.
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Dean
About our film set catering in Dean
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For commercials and music videos and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Dean, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Dean: your questions answered
Is Dean too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Dean close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to Dean?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Dean is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
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.
Towns and villages near Dean
What else we do in Dean
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Who books film set catering in Dean?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.6 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near Dean chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dean? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Dean for film and TV crews
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dean. Dean is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Dean to Southampton (9 miles away).
Dean is about 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SO32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Dean, we cover The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Dean includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.1 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
- 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