Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wittensford
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Wittensford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Wittensford events
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.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Film set catering in Wittensford, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater fashion shoots on location and crew morale days.
Near Wittensford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Wittensford has light until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Wittensford will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Wittensford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. Wittensford is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43. If your venue is just outside Wittensford, we also cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
More for events in Wittensford
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books film set catering in Wittensford?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters on location.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Wittensford book the van for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.2 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently 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 work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning the van’s 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:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wittensford
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Wittensford questions
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Wittensford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
- 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