Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wickham Common
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Wickham Common and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Wickham Common
Where the van can park in Wickham Common
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering in Wickham Common, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For seaside and period locations and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near Wickham Common can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Wickham Common
Other occasions in Wickham Common
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Long summer days in Wickham Common, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Wickham Common? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Wickham Common
It lifts the crew.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Fareham station, about 2.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
FAQs for Wickham Common
What’s the nearest station to Wickham Common?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far is Wickham Common from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Wickham Common and the whole of Hampshire
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Location catering around Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Wickham Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wickham Common to Southampton (10 miles away).
Central London is about 63 miles from Wickham Common, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Wickham Common, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Wickham Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches 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