Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Fisher's Pond
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Fisher's Pond.
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Fisher's Pond?
Film set catering for your shoot in Fisher's Pond
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include shoots on location and seaside and period locations, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Fisher's Pond can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Fisher's Pond
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Fisher's Pond: your questions answered
How far is Fisher's Pond from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Fisher's Pond?
Eastleigh station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Fisher's Pond
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Planning a shoot in Fisher's Pond
Fisher's Pond is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Fisher's Pond or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Fisher's Pond are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.6 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Fisher's Pond is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of SO50. If your venue is just outside Fisher's Pond, we also cover Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Crowdhill (1 mile south), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west) and Lord's Wood (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (0.8 miles south)
Places near Fisher's Pond
Other occasions in Fisher's Pond
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Fisher's Pond, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Fisher's Pond? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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