Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Purbrook events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Purbrook. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
Fresh fish and chips in Purbrook
About our film set catering in Purbrook
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wrap celebrations and crew morale days.
In Purbrook, send us the base location, and we’ll plan the route. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For event organisers in Purbrook
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Purbrook? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Purbrook, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Purbrook
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Purbrook
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Shooting in Purbrook: unit bases and access
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Purbrook or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Purbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Purbrook to Southampton (16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Purbrook include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
We serve shoots across the PO7 and PO6 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Purbrook includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Purbrook
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Also near Purbrook
More for events in Purbrook
What affects the price in Purbrook
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Purbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Purbrook
How far is Purbrook from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
- 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