Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Plaitford Green
Film set catering in Plaitford Green: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Plaitford Green?
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering in Plaitford Green, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For location shoots and outside broadcasts, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Plaitford Green, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Plaitford Green
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your crew already know
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Sunset in Plaitford Green is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Plaitford Green
Also in Plaitford Green
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Plaitford Green
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Plaitford Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 3.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a shoot in Plaitford Green
Plaitford Green is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Shoots in Plaitford Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Plaitford Green to Southampton (10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Plaitford Green are Landford Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Mottisfont Abbey (4.2 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in SO51, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Wellow Wood Road and Sherfield English Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Plaitford Green, we also cover West Wellow (1 mile south), The Frenches (2 miles east), Shootash (2 miles east), Canada (2 miles south) and East Wellow (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Plaitford Green include Copythorne Common.
Plaitford Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Plaitford Green?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Plaitford Green?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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