Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hightown events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Hightown.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Hightown
Film set catering for your shoot in Hightown
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Whether it’s unit base lunches and seaside and period locations, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Hightown, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Hightown hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
Common questions in Hightown
Do you come out to small places like Hightown?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Long summer days in Hightown, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- 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 come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Places near Hightown
What else we do in Hightown
Who books film set catering in Hightown?
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Takeaway run or book a 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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Hightown for film and TV crews
Hightown is in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Hightown or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hightown to Southampton (17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hightown, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over the BH24 postcode area. Local streets include Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Elm Tree Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- 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