Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hook, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hook.
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Hook
How our film set catering works in Hook
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and period dramas on location.
For a shoot in a place like Hook, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Hook is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- We cover Hook and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Crew catering near Hook
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. People in Hook book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Swanwick station is about 2.2 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Hook, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We take the van to shoots all over the SO31 and PO14 postcode area. We also bring the van to shoots in Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.6 miles north)
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Hook
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Occasions we serve in Hook
It is self-contained.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
Hook is roughly 68 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Common questions in Hook
Can you serve near the sea around Hook?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can the van park in Hamble Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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