Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Houghton, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Houghton.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
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Film set catering in Houghton, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include stills shoots and seaside shoots, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Houghton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Houghton? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Sunset in Houghton 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.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Houghton questions
How far is Houghton from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Houghton?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the van come to Houghton?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Houghton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Occasions we serve in Houghton
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
Historic houses near Houghton include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Crew catering near Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Houghton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Houghton to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 3.8 miles away. Houghton is roughly 68 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over SO20. That could mean a shoot at a home on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Boot Inn (under half a mile north)
For event organisers in Houghton
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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