Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for South Hayling events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in South Hayling and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in South Hayling
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In December, daylight in South Hayling ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Film set catering in South Hayling, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is shoots on location and music video shoots, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a location shoot near South Hayling, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
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’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
South Hayling for film and TV crews
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. For a shoot in South Hayling, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around South Hayling. South Hayling is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to South Hayling are Warblington Castle (3.9 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 62 miles from South Hayling, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about a mile of South Hayling, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the PO11 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
A little further out are St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.
- Schools near South Hayling include The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Newton House Hotel (0.6 miles north-west)
Questions from South Hayling
Which station is closest to South Hayling?
Fratton station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre.
Is South Hayling close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you cover South Hayling?
Yes, we do. South Hayling is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to South Hayling
More for events in South Hayling
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in South Hayling?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- We cover South Hayling and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
Used oil leaves with the van.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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