Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Sprat's Down, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Sprat's Down and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Sprat's Down
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sprat's Down?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Sprat's Down and across Hampshire
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
About our film set catering in Sprat's Down
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Sprat's Down can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Questions from Sprat's Down
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Sprat's Down?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you cover Sprat's Down?
We do. Sprat's Down is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What affects the price in Sprat's Down
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Winter shoots near Sprat's Down chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why choose film set catering in Sprat's Down?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
These are some of the bookings we take in Sprat's Down and Hampshire:
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
For crew arriving by train, Hamble station, about 4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Shooting in Sprat's Down: unit bases and access
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Sprat's Down or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sprat's Down to Southampton (8 miles away).
Within reach of Sprat's Down are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Sprat's Down is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over SO45 and the streets around it. Other places close to Sprat's Down we cover include Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (1 mile 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