Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hyde, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Hyde.
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Hyde?
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hyde hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Hyde
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Film set catering in Hyde, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include event crews and location shoots, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots around Hyde frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning a shoot in Hyde
Hyde is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Hyde will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Hyde is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Central London is about 60 miles from Hyde.
Here we cover the SO23, SO22 and SO20 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Elm Road, Swan Lane and City Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Abbotts Barton (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south-east) and Bar End (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Peter Symonds College (under half a mile west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The King Alfred pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Hyde: your questions answered
Is Hyde close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can the van park in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you cover Hyde?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Hyde and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Towns and villages near Hyde
More for events in Hyde
Who books film set catering in Hyde?
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Winchester station serves Hyde directly.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Hyde 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.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Hyde
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Hyde? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
- 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