Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Locks Heath events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Locks Heath and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Locks Heath
About our film set catering in Locks Heath
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for outside broadcasts and seaside and period locations.
For a location shoot near Locks Heath, base might be in a field or farmyard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Locks Heath is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your shoot in Locks Heath
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Locks Heath, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew lunches at base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Locks Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Locks Heath or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 67 miles from Locks Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in SO31, PO14 and PO15 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Locks Heath we cover include Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
FAQs for Locks Heath
How far is Locks Heath from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you park at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Locks Heath. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Locks Heath and across Hampshire
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Also near Locks Heath
Other occasions in Locks Heath
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
- 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