Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Warblington events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Warblington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Warblington?
About our film set catering in Warblington
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for lunch at the unit base and outside broadcasts.
Near Warblington, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In December, daylight in Warblington ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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DIY versus a fish and chip 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 you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Events in Warblington and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books film set catering in Warblington?
It lifts the crew.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Warblington include Warblington Castle (under half a mile north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
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 use our quote form.
Warblington for film and TV crews
Warblington is about 2 miles south-west of Emsworth, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO9, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Warblington to Southampton (19 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Warblington station, about 0.9 miles north. Warblington is about 59 miles from central London. The coast is within about 5 miles of Warblington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in PO9 and PO11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Langstone (1 mile west), Northney (1 mile south), Denvilles (1 mile north), North Hayling (1 mile south) and Stoke (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and Havant Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Warblington include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Warblington School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Other occasions in Warblington
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Warblington? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Warblington: your questions answered
Could you trade in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Warblington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
- 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