Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Privett, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Privett and across Hampshire.
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Privett?
Perfect for your shoot in Privett
It works in any weather.
Whatever the occasion in Privett, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
Privett is roughly 67 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
How our film set catering works in Privett
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for unit base lunches and crew morale days.
Near Privett, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Planning a shoot in Privett
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. In and around Privett, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Privett is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Privett to Southampton (13 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the PO12 and PO13 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Privett we cover include Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Privett hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Privett
Other occasions in Privett
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Privett has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Questions from Privett
Which station is closest to Privett?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. 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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For event organisers in Privett
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Privett? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
- 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