Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Avon Castle events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Avon Castle and the surrounding area.
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Avon Castle?
Film set catering in Avon Castle, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We are frequently asked to cater location filming and crew morale days, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Avon Castle, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Avon Castle is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Avon Castle for film and TV crews
Avon Castle is in Hampshire. For a shoot in Avon Castle, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Avon Castle, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in BH24, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Avon Avenue, Avon Castle Drive and Egmont Drive or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Matchams (1 mile south-west), St Ives (1 mile north-west), Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west) and St Leonards (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Ashley (9 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Avon Castle include Ringwood Waldorf School (1 mile north) and Ringwood School (1.7 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Common questions in Avon Castle
Do you come out to small places like Avon Castle?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Avon Castle? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Avon Castle and the whole of Hampshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
Why choose film set catering in Avon Castle?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
In Avon Castle and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Avon Castle are Avon Tyrrell House (3.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Avon Castle
What else we do in Avon Castle
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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