Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Lower Swanwick, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Lower Swanwick.
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Lower Swanwick events
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Lower Swanwick: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Film set catering for your shoot in Lower Swanwick
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include outside broadcasts and wrap celebrations, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Lower Swanwick, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Also in Lower Swanwick
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Location catering around Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. Shoots in Lower Swanwick are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bursledon station is in Lower Swanwick itself. Lower Swanwick is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lower Swanwick, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lower Swanwick includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lower Swanwick
Is Lower Swanwick close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Lower Swanwick too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you cover Lower Swanwick?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lower Swanwick is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Swanwick? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
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 Lower Swanwick. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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