Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Stonehills
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Stonehills.
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Stonehills
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Film set catering in Stonehills, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and period dramas on location, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Stonehills, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stonehills?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There’s 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 Stonehills hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Stonehills
Why choose film set catering in Stonehills?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Stonehills, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles north of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Stonehills
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
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
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Stonehills: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Also near Stonehills
Also in Stonehills
Location catering around Stonehills
Stonehills is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Around Stonehills, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Stonehills are Beaulieu Palace House (4.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Stonehills 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 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in SO45, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Stonehills and Fawley Bypass, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Stonehills, we also cover Ashlett (1 mile north-east), Fawley (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Stonehills include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
FAQs for Stonehills
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.
What’s the nearest station to Stonehills?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Stonehills?
We do. Stonehills is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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