Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bailey's Hard events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Bailey's Hard and across Hampshire.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
A chip van near Bailey's Hard
Film set catering in Bailey's Hard, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We are frequently asked to cater music video shoots and end-of-shoot parties, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Near Bailey's Hard, check tracks and ground for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Shooting in Bailey's Hard: unit bases and access
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Bailey's Hard as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Within reach of Bailey's Hard are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Bailey's Hard, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of SO42 and the streets around it. Other places close to Bailey's Hard we cover include The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bailey's Hard include Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bailey's Hard
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Bailey's Hard?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bailey's Hard? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Also near Bailey's Hard
Other occasions in Bailey's Hard
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near Bailey's Hard chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Bailey's Hard, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Bailey's Hard
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Bailey's Hard and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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