Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wigley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Wigley and across Hampshire.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering in Wigley
Film set catering in Wigley, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for period dramas on location and location shoots.
Rural locations near Wigley can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wigley?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Wigley hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Wigley, and we will check the date and send a price.
Places near Wigley
Other occasions in Wigley
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Wigley for film and TV crews
Wigley is about 3 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the SO51 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Totton station is about 3.4 miles away. Wigley is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Wigley we cover include Ower (1 mile south), Hillstreet (1 mile south-east), East Wellow (2 miles north-west), Blackhill (2 miles north-west) and Copythorne (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Totton (3 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east), Hedge End (11 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Why choose film set catering in Wigley?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever the occasion in Wigley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Seaside and period locations
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Historic houses near Wigley include Landford Manor (4.4 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
Wigley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wigley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where possible.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Light in Wigley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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