Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Southend, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Southend and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Southend
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Film set catering in Southend, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and live events and broadcasts.
For a shoot in a place like Southend, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Long summer days in Southend, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Southend for film and TV crews
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. People in Southend book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Southend to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Portchester station, about 5 miles south, is the nearest station.
For shoots in SO32, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We also bring the van to shoots in Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Southend includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Southend
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
What affects the price in Southend
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Southend: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Southend?
Portchester station, about 5 miles south of the centre.
How far is Southend from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Occasions we serve in Southend
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Southend and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Southend is about 60 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- 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