Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Owslebury events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Owslebury.
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Owslebury
Location catering around Owslebury
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings in Owslebury come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury to Southampton (8 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shawford station is about 2.8 miles away.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO21 postcode area. From Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Film set catering in Owslebury, cooked to order
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and crew lunches at base.
Rural locations near Owslebury can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Who books film set catering in Owslebury?
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
Central London is about 61 miles from Owslebury, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How many hours the van serves
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In December, daylight in Owslebury ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your crew already know
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Owslebury
Also in Owslebury
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Questions from Owslebury
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury?
Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west of the centre.
Is Owslebury close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Owslebury?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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