Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hill Head, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Hill Head? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
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Film set catering in Hill Head, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for crew treats on long shoot days and crew lunches at base.
Near Hill Head, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Hill Head
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Light in Hill Head lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hill Head
Is Hill Head close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Hill Head?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Shooting in Hill Head: unit bases and access
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Hill Head will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hill Head to Southampton (10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hill Head, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO14, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Hill Head we cover include Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hill Head includes West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Osborne View pub (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Hill Head
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Hill Head
More for events in Hill Head
Perfect for your shoot in Hill Head
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hill Head, people book us for events such as:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
Hill Head is about 68 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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