Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wootton, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Wootton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Wootton
Film set catering for your shoot in Wootton
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for fashion shoots on location and seaside and period locations.
For a shoot in a place like Wootton, tracks and soft ground need checking. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Shooting in Wootton: unit bases and access
Wootton is in Hampshire. For shoots in Wootton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wootton to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.2 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Wootton, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We take the van to shoots all over the BH25 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on Holmsley Road, Wilverley Road and Brownhill Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ossemsley (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile south-east), Mead End (2 miles east), Tiptoe (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (6 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (6 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Highcliffe Castle (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Wootton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Where the van can park in Wootton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near Wootton chase the light, which goes at about 4:05pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Wootton
Can you serve near the sea around Wootton?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Wootton?
New Milton station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What affects the price in Wootton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Also in Wootton
Who books film set catering in Wootton?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever the occasion in Wootton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is New Milton station, about 2.2 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Wootton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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