Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Tinkers Cross events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Tinkers Cross.
- Location filming
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
Book the van in Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross for film and TV crews
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tinkers Cross and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tinkers Cross to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Shoots anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
Film set catering for your shoot in Tinkers Cross
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For music video shoots and treat days on a long shoot, we can cook sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Tinkers Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Tinkers Cross hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Tinkers Cross
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Common questions in Tinkers Cross
Is Tinkers Cross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Events we cater in Tinkers Cross
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
Historic houses near Tinkers Cross include Breamore House (2.2 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Tinkers Cross is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Tinkers Cross
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tinkers Cross? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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