Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ashlett
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashlett? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Ashlett
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
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 Ashlett
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering in Ashlett, cooked to order
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. For music video shoots and seaside and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Ashlett, tracks and soft ground need checking. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
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What happens on the day
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Ashlett ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashlett
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
For event organisers in Ashlett
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Ashlett: unit bases and access
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For shoots in Ashlett, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ashlett is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 3.1 miles north of the centre. Ashlett is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ashlett, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ashlett include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Ashlett include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (under half a mile west)
Events we cater in Ashlett
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
Historic houses near Ashlett include Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Ashlett
- Classic food your crew already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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