Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bashley
Film set catering in Bashley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Bashley
Film set catering in Bashley, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and commercials and music videos.
Near Bashley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Occasions we serve in Bashley
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Bashley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
Within reach of Bashley are historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Bashley
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Bashley
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Bashley
Is Bashley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you cover Bashley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Bashley is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. At midsummer, Bashley has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Bashley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Bashley
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Other occasions in Bashley
Location catering around Bashley
Bashley is in Hampshire. For shoots in Bashley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Bashley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Bashley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the BH25 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Bashley we cover include Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or BH25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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