Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Funtley events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Funtley and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
Book the van in Funtley
Funtley questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Funtley close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How our film set catering works in Funtley
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Funtley, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Funtley, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Funtley
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Funtley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head usually 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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The location’s agreement
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Funtley. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Funtley
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Funtley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Funtley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in PO15, PO17 and PO16, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Funtley
Also in Funtley
Occasions we serve in Funtley
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Funtley is about 65 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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