Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ashurst, Hampshire
Film set catering in Ashurst: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Ashurst
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How our film set catering works in Ashurst
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. For seaside shoots and unit base lunches, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural locations near Ashurst can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Where the van can park in Ashurst
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Ashurst
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Ashurst
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Ashurst?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you cover Ashurst?
We do. Ashurst is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to Ashurst
Other occasions in Ashurst
Location catering around Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Ashurst come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ashurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Ashurst we cover include Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ashurst include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Ashurst include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. On a winter shoot near Ashurst, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
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. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ashurst? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
- 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