Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Waltham Chase, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Waltham Chase.
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Waltham Chase events
FAQs for Waltham Chase
Do you come out to small places like Waltham Chase?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Waltham Chase?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you come to Waltham Chase?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Waltham Chase is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Film set catering for your shoot in Waltham Chase
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. We’re frequently asked to cater ad shoots and photo shoots, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Rural locations near Waltham Chase can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Waltham Chase is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Waltham Chase?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Waltham Chase and the whole of Hampshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
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Planning a shoot in Waltham Chase
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Botley station is about 2.7 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in SO32, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Waltham Chase includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Waltham Chase include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Waltham Chase
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Waltham Chase, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 62 miles from Waltham Chase, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
Still finalising the details? 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.
- 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