Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Little Somborne
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Little Somborne.
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Little Somborne
How our film set catering works in Little Somborne
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and lunch at the unit base.
Near Little Somborne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Little Somborne
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In Little Somborne and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
Central London is about 65 miles from Little Somborne.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Little Somborne
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In December, daylight in Little Somborne ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What affects the price in Little Somborne
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Little Somborne for film and TV crews
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Little Somborne will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Little Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
We serve shoots across the SO20 postcode area. Local streets include Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
Little Somborne questions
Is Little Somborne too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Little Somborne close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
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.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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