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Film Set Catering in Northam
Film set catering in Northam: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Film set catering for Northam events
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your crew already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How our film set catering works in Northam
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater fashion shoots on location and period dramas on location.
Around Northam, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Northam
What else we do in Northam
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Northam is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Northam: your questions answered
Can the van park in East Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Northam, and we will check the date and send a price.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Crew catering near Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Northam to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Northam is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Northam is roughly 69 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bitterne station is about 0.6 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Northam, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO14, SO19 and SO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Northam we cover include Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Northam includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (under half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Northam? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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