Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ashley Heath
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ashley Heath. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Ashley Heath
About our film set catering in Ashley Heath
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include stills shoots and commercials and music videos, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Ashley Heath, base may be a field or yard. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Ashley Heath for film and TV crews
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. In and around Ashley Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Ashley Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Ashley Heath, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across BH24. That could mean a shoot at a home on Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Ashley Heath, we cover St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Ashley Heath include Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles east) and Ringwood School (2.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Ashley Heath
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Ashley Heath
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashley Heath
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Ashley Heath
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What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ashley Heath: sunset is about 4:05pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Ashley Heath: your questions answered
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Ashley Heath?
We do. We serve events in Ashley Heath and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Who books film set catering in Ashley Heath?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
In Ashley Heath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- 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