Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Waterlooville events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Waterlooville and the surrounding area.
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Waterlooville
Film set catering in Waterlooville, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for period dramas on location and unit base lunches.
In a town like Waterlooville, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A chip van fits right in. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Waterlooville for film and TV crews
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. For shoots in Waterlooville, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 59 miles from Waterlooville, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We take the van to shoots all over PO7 and PO8 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Light in Waterlooville lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Waterlooville, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Waterlooville? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Towns and villages near Waterlooville
What else we do in Waterlooville
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
FAQs for Waterlooville
Which station is closest to Waterlooville?
Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Waterlooville from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can the van come to Waterlooville?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Waterlooville is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Waterlooville
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Waterlooville
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through 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