Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Soberton Heath events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Soberton Heath and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
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Film set catering for your shoot in Soberton Heath
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. For lunch at the unit base and treat days on a long shoot, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Soberton Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Planning a shoot in Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Shoots in Soberton Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Soberton Heath to Southampton (11 miles away).
We cover shoots in every part of the SO32 and PO17 postcode area. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Soberton Heath include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Bold Forester Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Soberton Heath questions
Is Soberton Heath too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Soberton Heath close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Occasions we serve in Soberton Heath
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Soberton Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Soberton Heath is roughly 60 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
Why choose a fish and chip van in Soberton Heath?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Soberton Heath hosts choose us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Soberton Heath
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Soberton Heath lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Soberton Heath? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Soberton Heath
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Soberton Heath
More for events in Soberton Heath
- 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