Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Up Somborne events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Up Somborne and across Hampshire.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Up Somborne events
Film set catering in Up Somborne, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for commercials and music videos and seaside and period locations.
Near Up Somborne, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Permission for the van at base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning a shoot in Up Somborne
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings in Up Somborne come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Up Somborne to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Anywhere in SO20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. On a winter shoot near Up Somborne, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Up Somborne? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Up Somborne questions
Is Up Somborne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Up Somborne from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Up Somborne
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Up Somborne is roughly 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Also near Up Somborne
Also in Up Somborne
- 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