Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Winsor, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Winsor. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Winsor
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Sunset in Winsor is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Winsor
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Winsor, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
Where the van can park in Winsor
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Confirm allergies by email
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
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
- We cover Winsor and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Winsor
More for events in Winsor
For event organisers in Winsor
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Winsor? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Common questions in Winsor
Can the van go 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 work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Winsor?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
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, use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Winsor
Winsor is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Winsor to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Winsor, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Winsor Road, Winsor Lane and Pound Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Copythorne (1 mile north-west), Bartley (1 mile south-west), Netley Marsh (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile west) and Newbridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1 mile east) and Eling Experience (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Winsor include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find Compass Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- 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