Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Weston, Hampshire
Film set catering in Weston: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
Fresh fish and chips in Weston
Film set catering in Weston, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. For fashion shoots on location and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Weston, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Planning a shoot in Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Weston to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Weston is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Weston to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Weston is about 51 miles from central London. Weston is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU32 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Weston Lane and Wylds Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books film set catering in Weston?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Weston, people book us for events such as:
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
FAQs for Weston
Is Weston close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Weston?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Places near Weston
What else we do in Weston
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Weston is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Weston
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Weston
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
For event organisers in Weston
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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