Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lee-on-the-Solent events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Lee-on-the-Solent and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Share the base location and route
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Film set catering in Lee-on-the-Solent, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and event crews.
Shoots around Lee-on-the-Solent frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Who books film set catering in Lee-on-the-Solent?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Historic houses near Lee-on-the-Solent include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Lee-on-the-Solent
More for events in Lee-on-the-Solent
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. On a winter shoot near Lee-on-the-Solent, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lee-on-the-Solent? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lee-on-the-Solent? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Lee-on-the-Solent
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Crew catering near Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Lee-on-the-Solent, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Lee-on-the-Solent is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Lee-on-the-Solent to Southampton (12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. Central London is about 68 miles from Lee-on-the-Solent. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lee-on-the-Solent, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in PO13 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Lee-on-the-Solent, we cover Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Lee-on-the-Solent: your questions answered
Is Lee-on-the-Solent close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Lee-on-the-Solent?
Fareham station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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