Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ashurst Bridge, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Ashurst Bridge.
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Ashurst Bridge
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Ashurst Bridge, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For wrap celebrations and fashion shoots on location, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Ashurst Bridge, check tracks and ground for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Ashurst Bridge 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Ashurst Bridge?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you cover Ashurst Bridge?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ashurst Bridge. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Why choose film set catering in Ashurst Bridge?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Ashurst Bridge book the van for events such as:
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Totton station, about 1.5 miles east.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Ashurst Bridge 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, 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- Something for crew to gather round
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a shoot in Ashurst Bridge
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Shoots in Ashurst Bridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
Within reach of Ashurst Bridge are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Ashurst Bridge is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40. Close by, we cover shoots in Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Ashurst Bridge include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Ashurst Bridge
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Other occasions in Ashurst Bridge
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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