Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Southington, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Southington and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Southington
Film set catering in Southington, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For seaside and period locations and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Southington, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Events we cater in Southington
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
Southington is roughly 54 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
Nearby places to Southington
What else we do in Southington
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Planning a shoot in Southington
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Southington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Southington to Reading (19 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Southington, we also cover Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
The countryside around Southington includes Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Southington: your questions answered
How far is Southington from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Southington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Southington: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Southington?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Southington. Larger groups typically 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 us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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