Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Frostlane events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Frostlane and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Frostlane
Film set catering in Frostlane, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and crew morale days.
Near Frostlane, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Questions from Frostlane
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to Frostlane?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Frostlane and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
For event organisers in Frostlane
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Frostlane? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Planning a shoot in Frostlane
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Frostlane as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Frostlane are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (3.1 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. Close by, we cover shoots in Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Frostlane includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Frostlane: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Perfect for your shoot in Frostlane
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever the occasion in Frostlane, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
For crew arriving by train, Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
What else we do in Frostlane
Why choose a fish and chip van in Frostlane?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- 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