Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Fair Oak? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Fair Oak
Film set catering in Fair Oak, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and period dramas on location.
Near Fair Oak, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fair Oak?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Fair Oak
- Classic food your crew already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Fair Oak and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Fair Oak has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Fair Oak questions
What’s the nearest station to Fair Oak?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Fair Oak close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Why choose film set catering in Fair Oak?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Fair Oak book the van for occasions like:
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
Fair Oak is roughly 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fair Oak? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Shooting in Fair Oak: unit bases and access
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Across the SO50 area, we can bring the van to you. Fair Oak is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Within reach of Fair Oak are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south.
Wherever your shoot is in SO50, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Fair Oak includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (under half a mile south) and Wyvern Technology College (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old George Public House (less than half a mile north)
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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