Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Eastleigh events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Eastleigh.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
Book the van in Eastleigh
Film set catering for your shoot in Eastleigh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and event crews.
In Eastleigh, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Eastleigh: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Common questions in Eastleigh
How far is Eastleigh from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can the van park in Lakeside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Location catering around Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Eastleigh, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Eastleigh is on or near the A335 and B3033, good for unit base access. Eastleigh is about 65 miles from central London. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eastleigh, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19. Whether your shoot is on Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Eastleigh is on the A335 and B3033, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Eastleigh has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Eastleigh include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (under half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Eastleigh
Other occasions in Eastleigh
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Eastleigh?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Eastleigh, people book us for occasions like:
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in Eastleigh: Eastleigh station.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. 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 book our van in Eastleigh
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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