Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in West Town, Hampshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in West Town. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
A chip van near West Town
FAQs for West Town
Can you serve near the sea around West Town?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to West Town?
Fratton station, about 3.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
About our film set catering in West Town
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are frequently asked to cater crew treats on long shoot days and wrap celebrations, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Around West Town, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Places near West Town
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near West Town chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Shooting in West Town: unit bases and access
West Town is about 1 mile west of South Hayling, in Hampshire. Across the PO11 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Central London is about 62 miles from West Town. Within reach of West Town are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (3.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about a mile of West Town, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across the PO11 postcode area. Streets in the area include West Lane, Beach Road and Bacon Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside West Town, we also cover South Hayling (1 mile east), Tourner Bury (1 mile east), Stoke (2 miles north), Tye (2 miles north-east) and North Hayling (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (7 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eastney Beam Engine House (2.5 miles west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (4 miles west). Open spaces near West Town include The Kench.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.7 miles north-east) and The Hayling College (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Newton House Hotel (under half a mile north)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Who books film set catering in West Town?
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
In West Town and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 3.8 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why West Town hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for crew to gather round
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in West Town
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- 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