Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in The Frenches
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across The Frenches and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near The Frenches
Film set catering in The Frenches, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is crew lunches at base and commercials and music videos, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near The Frenches can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Events we cater in The Frenches
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in The Frenches book the van for events such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
Within reach of The Frenches are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (3.1 miles north) and Landford Manor (3.2 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
FAQs for The Frenches
What’s the nearest station to The Frenches?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is The Frenches too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Where does the van go on location?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can the van come to The Frenches?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including The Frenches and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near The Frenches: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Location catering around The Frenches
The Frenches is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around The Frenches. The Frenches is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Frenches to Southampton (9 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 2.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Shootash (1 mile east), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), West Wellow (2 miles south-west), East Wellow (2 miles south) and Blackhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Romsey Extra (3 miles south-east). The countryside around The Frenches includes Copythorne Common.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in The Frenches
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Towns and villages near The Frenches
More for events in The Frenches
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
- 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