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Film and TV set catering in Fareham Common, Hampshire
Film set catering in Fareham Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Fareham Common?
Film set catering in Fareham Common, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and photo shoots, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Fareham Common, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Fareham Common
What’s the nearest station to Fareham Common?
Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Fareham Common? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Fareham Common
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Why choose film set catering in Fareham Common?
It works in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Fareham Common book the van for occasions like:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Fareham station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
For event organisers in Fareham Common
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Fareham Common is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Crew catering near Fareham Common
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Fareham Common is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Fareham Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
The A32 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Fareham Common. Central London is about 65 miles from Fareham Common, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in PO16 and PO14, we can fry fresh for your crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Fareham Common is on the A32, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Hotel (less than half a mile south)
- 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