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Film and TV set catering in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Shirrell Heath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Shirrell Heath
Film set catering in Shirrell Heath, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and stills shoots.
Rural locations near Shirrell Heath can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Shirrell Heath questions
How far is Shirrell Heath from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Shirrell Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Who books film set catering in Shirrell Heath?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shirrell Heath:
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 62 miles from Shirrell Heath.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Shirrell Heath
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In December, daylight in Shirrell Heath ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Location catering around Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. In and around Shirrell Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Shirrell Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shirrell Heath to Southampton (9 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Botley station is about 2.9 miles away.
For shoots in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Shirrell Heath
More for events in Shirrell Heath
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Shirrell Heath
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Shirrell Heath
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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