Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in North Stoneham, 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 North Stoneham.
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in North Stoneham
Film set catering in North Stoneham, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include outside broadcasts and ad shoots, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near North Stoneham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Who books film set catering in North Stoneham?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In North Stoneham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Within reach of North Stoneham are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1.3 miles south) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in North Stoneham and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in North Stoneham
Is North Stoneham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in Lakeside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in North Stoneham?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Do you come to North Stoneham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including North Stoneham and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Long summer days in North Stoneham, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- 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 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Shooting in North Stoneham: unit bases and access
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in North Stoneham and the surrounding area. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
North Stoneham is roughly 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of North Stoneham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO50 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside North Stoneham, we also cover Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fleming Arms Public House (1 mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Places near North Stoneham
More for events in North Stoneham
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in North Stoneham
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in North Stoneham
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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