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Film Set Catering in Hillyfields
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hillyfields.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Hillyfields events
How our film set catering works in Hillyfields
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For location shoots and wrap celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Hillyfields, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
More for events in Hillyfields
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Larger groups generally cost less per head, 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 Hillyfields
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Hillyfields: your questions answered
Do you come 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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Crew catering near Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. For shoots in Hillyfields, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Within reach of Hillyfields are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Hillyfields is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hillyfields, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in SO16 start with a parking spot for the van. From Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Hillyfields sits on or near the M271, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Hillyfields we cover include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Hillyfields is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Hillyfields
It is ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
The M271 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Hillyfields.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
For event organisers in Hillyfields
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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