Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Romsey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Romsey and across Hampshire.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Romsey
Film set catering in Romsey, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and ad shoots.
Shoots in Romsey often base in car parks. The van suits any of them. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Crew catering near Romsey
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Romsey, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (4 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The A27 and A3057 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Romsey.
We serve shoots across SO51. Streets in the area include Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Romsey is on the A27 and A3057, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Romsey we cover include North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Romsey include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Romsey ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Romsey. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Romsey hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Questions from Romsey
Which station is closest to Romsey?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Romsey close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
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’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Service time
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Romsey, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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