Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Stone, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Stone and across Hampshire.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Stone?
About our film set catering in Stone
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and unit base lunches, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Stone, tracks and soft ground need checking. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Stone, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Working with your venue
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Stone
Other occasions in Stone
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Stone: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Stone?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
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 will plan service around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Stone for film and TV crews
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. People in Stone book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Stone is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Stone to Southampton (9 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stone, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in SO45 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Stone includes Mill Hill.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, Stone has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Stone
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire 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