Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hundred Acres
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Hundred Acres. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Hundred Acres
How our film set catering works in Hundred Acres
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots.
Near Hundred Acres, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Perfect for your shoot in Hundred Acres
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hundred Acres book the van for events such as:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Hundred Acres is about 62 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Shooting in Hundred Acres: unit bases and access
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Hundred Acres, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Fareham station is about 3.5 miles away.
We take the van to shoots all over PO17 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Hundred Acres we cover include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
FAQs for Hundred Acres
Is Hundred Acres close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Hundred Acres 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.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you come to Hundred Acres?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Hundred Acres. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Also near Hundred Acres
What else we do in Hundred Acres
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Hundred Acres lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
- 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