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Film and TV set catering in Weston, Southampton
Film set catering in Weston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Music video shoots
- Crew morale days
A chip van near Weston
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Film set catering in Weston, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include music video shoots and live events and broadcasts, with pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near Weston, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Weston
Also in Weston
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Weston
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Weston
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. Bookings in Weston come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Weston is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
Central London is about 70 miles from Weston, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Weston are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Weston, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in SO19 and SO31 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Weston we cover include Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.5 miles east) and Woolston School (0.7 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Weston? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Common questions in Weston
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Who books film set catering in Weston?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Weston book the van for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sholing station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Weston: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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