Southampton · England
Film and TV set catering in Lordswood, Southampton
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Lordswood.
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Lordswood
Film set catering in Lordswood, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re frequently asked to cater crew morale days and location filming, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Shoots around Lordswood frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Lordswood for film and TV crews
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Lordswood is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 40 places across Southampton.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Lordswood are South Stoneham House (2.4 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Lordswood is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Lordswood, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in SO16 and SO15, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover shoots in Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lordswood
Which station is closest to Lordswood?
The closest is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What food do you serve?
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.
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 take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Lordswood?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Lordswood is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Lordswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lordswood?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
More for events in Lordswood
Events we cater in Lordswood
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever the occasion in Lordswood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Lordswood is roughly 69 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- 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