Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Highwood events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Highwood and the surrounding area.
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Highwood
Highwood for film and TV crews
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We cover Highwood as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Highwood, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Highwood include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Film set catering for your shoot in Highwood
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is photo shoots and seaside and period locations, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural locations near Highwood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
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:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Highwood, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Highwood? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your crew already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Highwood
Do you come out to small places like Highwood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Towns and villages near Highwood
Also in Highwood
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
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