Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hook Park Estate, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Hook Park Estate and the surrounding area.
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
A chip van near Hook Park Estate
Film set catering for your shoot in Hook Park Estate
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re often asked to cater end-of-shoot parties and treat days on a long shoot, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Hook Park Estate, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Hook Park Estate lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Hook Park Estate questions
Could you trade in Hamble Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Occasions we serve in Hook Park Estate
It works in any weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hook Park Estate?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Hook Park Estate
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Hook Park Estate
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hook Park Estate
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Nearby places to Hook Park Estate
Also in Hook Park Estate
Crew catering near Hook Park Estate
Hook Park Estate is about 4 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Hook Park Estate will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hook Park Estate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Hook Park Estate is roughly 69 miles from central London. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Hook Park Estate, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Solent Drive, Hook Park Road and Cowes Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hook Park Estate we cover include Hook (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (2 miles north) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.1 miles north) and St Andrew's Castle (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (1 mile north-west)
- 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