Southampton · England
Film Set Catering for Inner Avenue events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Inner Avenue and across Southampton.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Inner Avenue?
Film set catering in Inner Avenue, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and seaside and period locations, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Shoots around Inner Avenue frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Inner Avenue (SO14, SO15, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Crew catering near Inner Avenue
Inner Avenue is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Inner Avenue to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is St Denys station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Inner Avenue is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Inner Avenue, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of Inner Avenue, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Alma Road, Rose Road and Lawn Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Inner Avenue, we cover Southampton (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north-east), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east) and St Mary's (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles east), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Weston (3 miles south-east), Hounsdown (4 miles west) and Nursling (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Inner Avenue includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Inner Avenue include St Anne's Catholic School (within half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Guide Dog pub (less than half a mile east)
Perfect for your shoot in Inner Avenue
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
In Inner Avenue and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Within reach of Inner Avenue are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.2 miles south) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Inner Avenue: your questions answered
Is Inner Avenue close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Inner Avenue lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Inner Avenue, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Inner Avenue?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Inner Avenue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Inner Avenue
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Nearby places to Inner Avenue
What else we do in Inner Avenue
- 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