Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Otterbourne, 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 Otterbourne.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
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Film set catering in Otterbourne, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for fashion shoots on location and commercials and music videos.
Rural locations near Otterbourne can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Otterbourne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Otterbourne. On a winter shoot near Otterbourne, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Questions from Otterbourne
What’s the nearest station to Otterbourne?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Otterbourne from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning a shoot in Otterbourne
Otterbourne is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Otterbourne, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Otterbourne. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Otterbourne to Southampton (7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shawford station, about 1.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in SO21, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Oakwood Avenue, Meadowcroft Close and Brooklyn Close, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Otterbourne we cover include South Down (1 mile north-east), Compton (1 mile north), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile north-east) and Ladwell (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles south) and Wolvesey Castle (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles south-west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Nearby places to Otterbourne
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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