Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ladwell
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Ladwell.
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Ladwell events
Film set catering for your shoot in Ladwell
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include crew lunches at base and commercials and music videos, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Ladwell, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Plan bins at the unit base.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ladwell
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Ladwell
More for events in Ladwell
Crew catering near Ladwell
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cover Ladwell as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Ladwell is roughly 65 miles from central London.
We take the van to shoots all over SO21 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ladwell we cover include Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Ladwell include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ladwell include Thornden School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Inn (0.8 miles north)
Common questions in Ladwell
What’s the nearest station to Ladwell?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Is Ladwell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Where the van can park in Ladwell
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Who books film set catering in Ladwell?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ladwell:
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ladwell: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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