Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Durley
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Durley and across Hampshire.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Durley?
Film set catering for your shoot in Durley
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include stills shoots and outside broadcasts, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Durley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Shooting in Durley: unit bases and access
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Durley and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Durley to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Within reach of Durley are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Durley is about 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in SO32, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Durley we cover include Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Durley include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Who books film set catering in Durley?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Winter shoots near Durley chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Towns and villages near Durley
What else we do in Durley
FAQs for Durley
Do you come out to small places like Durley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Durley from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What affects the price in Durley
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Durley, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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