Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in The Hangers
Film set catering in The Hangers: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in The Hangers
Why choose a fish and chip van in The Hangers?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including The Hangers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Film set catering in The Hangers, cooked to order
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s wrap parties and music video shoots, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
Near The Hangers, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Crew catering near The Hangers
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we can fry fresh for your crew. The Hangers is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
The Hangers is about 60 miles from central London.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near The Hangers include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Common questions in The Hangers
Is The Hangers close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is The Hangers too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Hangers? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to The Hangers
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How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near The Hangers chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in The Hangers
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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