Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Haslar events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Haslar. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Haslar events
About our film set catering in Haslar
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and ad shoots.
Near Haslar, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Who books film set catering in Haslar?
It’s self-contained.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Haslar and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Haslar is roughly 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
Also near Haslar
Other occasions in Haslar
Shooting in Haslar: unit bases and access
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the PO12 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in PO12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Haslar, we also cover Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Haslar includes West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Haslar include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Light in Haslar lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Haslar questions
Is Haslar close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Can you serve near the sea around Haslar?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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