Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Highbridge events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Highbridge. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Highbridge
About our film set catering in Highbridge
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. For live events and broadcasts and unit base lunches, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Highbridge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Shooting in Highbridge: unit bases and access
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Highbridge or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in SO50, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Wardle Road and Highbridge Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Highbridge include Thornden School (1.3 miles west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles west)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Update numbers if they change
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Highbridge, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Highbridge and across Hampshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Highbridge
How far is Highbridge from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Highbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Highbridge?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Events we cater in Highbridge
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Highbridge and Hampshire:
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Central London is about 64 miles from Highbridge, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
Also near Highbridge
Also in Highbridge
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Highbridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
- 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