Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Springvale events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Springvale. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Springvale
About our film set catering in Springvale
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for event crews and seaside shoots.
For a location shoot near Springvale, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Places near Springvale
What else we do in Springvale
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Springvale
How far is Springvale from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Springvale?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Long summer days in Springvale, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Shooting in Springvale: unit bases and access
Springvale is about 3 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the SO23 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Springvale is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 59 miles from Springvale, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in SO23, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Boyne Rise, Springvale Road and Forbes Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Springvale, we also cover Worthy Down (2 miles north-west), South Wonston (2 miles north-west), Stoke Charity (3 miles north), Hunton (4 miles north) and Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.7 miles south) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Springvale includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (0.8 miles south)
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Springvale
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Who books film set catering in Springvale?
Service is quick from the hatch.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Springvale
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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