Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Knightwood
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Knightwood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Knightwood
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Name a contact in the production office
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Film set catering for your shoot in Knightwood
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and ad shoots.
Shoots around Knightwood often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Long summer days in Knightwood, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Knightwood
What else we do in Knightwood
Planning a shoot in Knightwood
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Knightwood and nearby villages. Knightwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Knightwood is about 67 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over SO53 and SO52. From Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Knightwood, we cover Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Knightwood
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or SO53 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Knightwood
What’s the nearest station to Knightwood?
Chandlers Ford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Knightwood close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Why choose film set catering in Knightwood?
It is self-contained.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
Within reach of Knightwood are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (3.7 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
For event organisers in Knightwood
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Knightwood? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Knightwood hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in Knightwood and across Hampshire
- 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