Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for North Hayling events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in North Hayling? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in North Hayling?
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering for your shoot in North Hayling
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and crew morale days, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like North Hayling, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Places near North Hayling
What else we do in North Hayling
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Light in North Hayling lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Crew catering near North Hayling
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around North Hayling and nearby villages. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from North Hayling to Southampton (20 miles away).
North Hayling is roughly 60 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about 4 miles of North Hayling, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO11, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside North Hayling, we cover Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). The countryside around North Hayling includes Hayling Billy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A dining area at base helps.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
North Hayling questions
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like North Hayling?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can the van come to North Hayling?
We do. We serve events in North Hayling and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Who books film set catering in North Hayling?
It is a morale boost.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in North Hayling book the van for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to North Hayling are Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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