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Film Set Catering for St Denys events
Film set catering in St Denys: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Fresh fish and chips in St Denys
Film set catering in St Denys, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater location filming and ad shoots.
For a location shoot near St Denys, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- St Denys (SO17, SO18, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Plan bins and waste at base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Shooting in St Denys: unit bases and access
St Denys is about 1 mile north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO17 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 40 places across Southampton.
With the A335 and A3035 nearby, St Denys is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Within reach of St Denys are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. St Denys is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Denys, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the SO17, SO18 and SO14 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Ivy Road, Lawn Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. St Denys sits on or near the A335 and A3035, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Portswood (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile east) and Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Denys include Netley Common.
- Schools near St Denys include Bitterne Park School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include South Western Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in St Denys
- Bookings across Southampton, including St Denys
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in St Denys lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your shoot in St Denys
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in St Denys book the van for occasions like:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
St Denys is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
Questions from St Denys
How far is St Denys from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Towns and villages near St Denys
Other occasions in St Denys
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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