Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bagnum
Film set catering in Bagnum: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
Film set catering in Bagnum
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light in Bagnum lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Bagnum? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Bagnum
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For end-of-shoot parties and location shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Bagnum, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Occasions we serve in Bagnum
It lifts the crew.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Among the historic houses close to Bagnum are Avon Tyrrell House (1.7 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Bagnum
Bagnum is about 2 miles south-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Around Bagnum, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Bagnum to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Bagnum, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in BH24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Crow (1 mile north), Upper Kingston (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile north), Foulford (2 miles north) and Ringwood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (10 miles south-east), New Milton (6 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (7 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and Linbrook Lake.
Bagnum 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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Bagnum?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What affects the price in Bagnum
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Also near Bagnum
More for events in Bagnum
- 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