Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Lovedean, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Lovedean.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Lovedean events
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Lovedean, 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.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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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Film set catering in Lovedean, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For crew lunches at base and end-of-shoot parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Lovedean, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
For event organisers in Lovedean
Organising a club, school or community event in Lovedean? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Perfect for your shoot in Lovedean
It is a morale boost.
In Lovedean and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Lovedean is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Takeaway run or book a 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 bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Questions from Lovedean
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Lovedean?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Places near Lovedean
Also in Lovedean
Location catering around Lovedean
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cover Lovedean as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Lovedean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Lovedean, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in PO8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Lovedean we cover include Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (0.8 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send allergies to us in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- 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