Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hillhead
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hillhead and across Hampshire.
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Hillhead
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
How our film set catering works in Hillhead
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s seaside shoots and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Hillhead can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Long summer days in Hillhead, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around Hillhead
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Hillhead, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Hillhead are historic houses such as Osborne House (4.7 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Hillhead is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hillhead, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in SO45, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We also bring the van to shoots in Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Hillhead include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hillhead?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Events we cater in Hillhead
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hillhead and Hampshire:
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Towns and villages near Hillhead
Also in Hillhead
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hillhead: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you cover Hillhead?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Hillhead and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
- 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