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Film and TV set catering in Highfield, Southampton
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Highfield.
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Highfield
Film set catering in Highfield, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater shoots on location and crew morale days.
Shoots around Highfield frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Highfield. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Highfield
- Events in Highfield and across Southampton
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Fewer choices mean faster service.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
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:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Highfield
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Questions from Highfield
Can the van park in Southampton Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Highfield?
The closest is St Denys station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Highfield has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Occasions we serve in Highfield
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
The A3035 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Highfield.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Shooting in Highfield: unit bases and access
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO17 area, we can bring the van to you. Highfield is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is St Denys station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Highfield is about 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across the SO17, SO16 and SO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Highfield include the A3035, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Highfield
What else we do in Highfield
- 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