Southampton · England
Film and TV set catering in Upton, Southampton
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Upton. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Upton events
Where the van can park in Upton
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
How our film set catering works in Upton
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is treat days on a long shoot and seaside shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Upton, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Upton (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Upton
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind doesn’t affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you come to Upton?
We do. We serve events in Upton and across Southampton. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Southampton included. See all areas.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Flag any coeliac crew
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Location catering around Upton
Upton is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. For shoots in Upton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upton. We serve 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 2.1 miles south. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Upton, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
For shoots in SO16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Upton Lane, Romsey Road and Greenwood Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Nursling (1 mile south), Rownhams (1 mile east), Ashfield (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north) and Hillyfields (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Southampton (4 miles south-east), Shirley (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east) and Chartwell Green (5 miles east).
A little further out are Eling Experience (2.2 miles south) and Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.9 miles south-east) and Oaklands Community School (0.9 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Upton and across Southampton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Upton
What else we do in Upton
Perfect for your shoot in Upton
It’s a morale boost.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.1 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Long summer days in Upton, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- You share 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: 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.
Read more
- 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