Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wickham, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Wickham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Wickham
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About our film set catering in Wickham
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for stills shoots and wrap celebrations.
Near Wickham, base may be a field or yard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
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Questions from Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Wickham?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wickham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Wickham: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
A short menu keeps the line moving.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wickham for film and TV crews
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. In and around Wickham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Wickham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south. Central London is about 63 miles from Wickham.
For shoots in PO17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Wickham is on the A32 and A334, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (within half a mile west)
Why choose film set catering in Wickham?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
The A32 and A334 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Wickham.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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