Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Gosport, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Gosport? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Gosport
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About our film set catering in Gosport
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it is music video shoots and stills shoots, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Gosport, send us the base location. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we serve in Gosport
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Gosport and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
Location catering around Gosport
Gosport is in Hampshire. Bookings in Gosport come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Gosport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gosport to Southampton (13 miles away).
Gosport is roughly 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The A32 and B3333 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Gosport. The coast is within about 4 miles of Gosport, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cover shoots in every part of PO12 and PO13. Streets in the area include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A32 and B3333, Gosport is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Gosport, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Gosport includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (within half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Gosport? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Gosport questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How far is Gosport from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you come to Gosport?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Gosport and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near Gosport chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Gosport
- A clear quote before you book
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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