Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Sarisbury events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Sarisbury and the surrounding area.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Sarisbury
About our film set catering in Sarisbury
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. On the menu are sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and fashion shoots on location.
Near Sarisbury, base may be a field or yard. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Sarisbury, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Sarisbury
Which station is closest to Sarisbury?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Crew catering near Sarisbury
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sarisbury and the surrounding area. Sarisbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 67 miles from Sarisbury, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in SO31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For shoots just outside Sarisbury, we cover Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (within half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Open spaces near Sarisbury include Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Sarisbury include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Places near Sarisbury
More for events in Sarisbury
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send the unit base address and directions
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Sarisbury
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Sarisbury
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
Why choose film set catering in Sarisbury?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
Where the van can park in Sarisbury
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Sarisbury
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock 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