Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Swanmore
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Upper Swanmore and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Upper Swanmore
Occasions we serve in Upper Swanmore
It is self-contained.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 60 miles from Upper Swanmore.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
How our film set catering works in Upper Swanmore
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Upper Swanmore, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Upper Swanmore, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Swanmore?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why Upper Swanmore hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Swanmore
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Upper Swanmore
Also in Upper Swanmore
Upper Swanmore: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upper Swanmore?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Swanmore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Upper Swanmore?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Upper Swanmore is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Upper Swanmore?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Location catering around Upper Swanmore
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. People in Upper Swanmore book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Botley station is about 4.4 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). The countryside around Upper Swanmore includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Swanmore include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
- 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