Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Widley events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Widley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
Planning an event in Widley?
Film set catering in Widley, cooked to order
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s stills shoots and treat days on a long shoot, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Widley, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. 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
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Widley
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for crew to gather round
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
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.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. 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’s fried on the spot.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Widley: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Widley, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Location catering around Widley
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO7, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Widley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Cosham station is about 1.3 miles away. Widley is about 61 miles from central London. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7 and PO6. Streets in the area include Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Widley
Which station is closest to Widley?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you serve near the sea around Widley?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
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.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Perfect for your shoot in Widley
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take in Widley and Hampshire:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.7 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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