Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hoe Gate, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hoe Gate. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
Film set catering for Hoe Gate events
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Hoe Gate
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hoe Gate
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for lunch at the unit base and shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Hoe Gate, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Hoe Gate: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Hoe Gate for film and TV crews
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Across the PO7 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. Hoe Gate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hoe Gate to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 60 miles from Hoe Gate, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Hoe Gate includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Nearby places to Hoe Gate
Other occasions in Hoe Gate
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Hoe Gate
Which station is closest to Hoe Gate?
Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south of the centre.
Is Hoe Gate too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who books film set catering in Hoe Gate?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Portchester station is about 4.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send the unit base address and directions
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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