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Film and TV set catering in Rowner, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Rowner.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Rowner?
Film set catering for your shoot in Rowner
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and location filming.
Shoots around Rowner frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Winter shoots near Rowner chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Rowner hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Rowner and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Shooting in Rowner: unit bases and access
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. From the centre of Rowner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Rowner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in PO13 and PO14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Holbrook Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Why choose film set catering in Rowner?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Rowner is about 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Rowner: your questions answered
Is Rowner close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Rowner.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
- 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