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Film Set Catering for Sholing events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Sholing? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Event crews
Film set catering for Sholing events
Common questions in Sholing
Which station is closest to Sholing?
Sholing station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
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.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
About our film set catering in Sholing
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We’re frequently asked to cater location shoots and music video shoots, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Shoots around Sholing frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Sholing (SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Sholing
Other occasions in Sholing
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Organising for someone else?
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.
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.
Who books film set catering in Sholing?
It’s self-contained.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Sholing are Medieval Merchant's House (2.2 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Crew catering near Sholing
Sholing is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO19, we can bring the van to you. Sholing is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Sholing is on or near the A3025, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, Sholing station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Sholing, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over SO19. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Bay Road, Ashby Road and Loane Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Sholing on the A3025, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Sholing, we also cover Itchen (1 mile west), Thornhill (1 mile north-east), Bitterne (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile west) and Northam (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Sholing is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (1.6 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Sholing include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Sholing (within half a mile north) and Woolston School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (1 mile north)
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Sholing is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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