Southampton · England
Film Set Catering for Hounsdown events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Hounsdown and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Hounsdown
About our film set catering in Hounsdown
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it’s location shoots and wrap celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Around Hounsdown, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Hounsdown
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.1 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.2 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Long summer days in Hounsdown, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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For event organisers in Hounsdown
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Crew catering near Hounsdown
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. Around Hounsdown, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. Hounsdown is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Hounsdown is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hounsdown, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in SO40, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your shoot is on Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Hounsdown, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Foxhills Infant School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Hounsdown
More for events in Hounsdown
FAQs for Hounsdown
Can you serve near the sea around Hounsdown?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which station is closest to Hounsdown?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Southampton. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
- 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