Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Lower Upham
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 Upham.
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Lower Upham
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
How our film set catering works in Lower Upham
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. We are often asked to cater live events and broadcasts and seaside and period locations, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Lower Upham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in Lower Upham
It is self-contained.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 62 miles from Lower Upham.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
Lower Upham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Lower Upham?
Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Upham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lower Upham
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A dining area at base helps.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, Lower Upham has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shooting in Lower Upham: unit bases and access
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cover Lower Upham as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Lower Upham we cover include Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Lower Upham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lower Upham
Also in Lower Upham
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Lower Upham. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Lower Upham
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing 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