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Film and TV set catering in Shirley, Southampton
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Shirley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
Film set catering in Shirley
Why choose film set catering in Shirley?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Shirley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
Shirley is about 70 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
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Film set catering in Shirley, cooked to order
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
For a location shoot near Shirley, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shirley. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Southampton, including Shirley
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. On a winter shoot near Shirley, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Shirley for film and TV crews
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shirley and the surrounding area. Shirley is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Shirley are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (2 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The A3057 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Shirley. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Shirley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on May Road, Dyer Road and York Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Shirley sits on or near the A3057, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Shirley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Shirley includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Regents Park Community College (less than half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Shirley
Could you trade in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Shirley?
The closest is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Shirley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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