Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Toothill events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Toothill.
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Toothill
Film set catering in Toothill, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include photo shoots and outside broadcasts, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Toothill, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Toothill hosts choose us
- We cover Toothill and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send allergies to us in writing
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A dining area at base helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Light in Toothill lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Toothill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Toothill
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. For shoots in Toothill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Toothill. Toothill is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Toothill is roughly 70 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Toothill is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Toothill, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in SO51, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Toothill we cover include Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (1.8 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Toothill
Can you serve near the sea around Toothill?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Toothill?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re 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.
Other occasions in Toothill
- 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