Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in St Cross
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across St Cross and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for St Cross events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Film set catering in St Cross, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when the break is called. We’re frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots around St Cross frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
St Cross for film and TV crews
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a shoot in St Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Here we cover the SO22 and SO23 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around St Cross includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, St Cross has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
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.
Related guides
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in St Cross
What’s the nearest station to St Cross?
Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
How far is St Cross from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in St Cross
It is self-contained.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in St Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
St Cross is roughly 62 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
Places near St Cross
What else we do in St Cross
- 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