Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Newtown, Hampshire
Film set catering in Newtown: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
Planning an event in Newtown?
Film set catering in Newtown, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Newtown, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Newtown and across Hampshire
Events we cater in Newtown
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Newtown and Hampshire:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Newtown
Also in Newtown
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 will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Newtown: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
What affects the price in Newtown
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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 fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Newtown
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Bookings in Newtown come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Newtown to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Newtown is roughly 60 miles from central London.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Newtown questions
What’s the nearest station to Newtown?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Newtown from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Put allergy details in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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