Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Tapnage, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Tapnage and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Tapnage
FAQs for Tapnage
Which station is closest to Tapnage?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Tapnage close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you cover Tapnage?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Tapnage is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
About our film set catering in Tapnage
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for location filming and music video shoots.
Rural locations near Tapnage can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Who books film set catering in Tapnage?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever the occasion in Tapnage, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Where the van can park in Tapnage
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Tapnage is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Tapnage? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Shooting in Tapnage: unit bases and access
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For shoots in Tapnage, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Tapnage to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Tapnage is roughly 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tapnage, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across PO17. We also bring the van to shoots in Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Tapnage includes Swanwick Lakes.
What affects the price in Tapnage
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Tapnage
Also in Tapnage
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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