Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Belbins, Hampshire
Film set catering in Belbins: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Belbins?
About our film set catering in Belbins
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wrap parties and stills shoots.
Near Belbins, 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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Belbins
Other occasions in Belbins
Shooting in Belbins: unit bases and access
Belbins is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Belbins. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Belbins to Southampton (8 miles away).
Within reach of Belbins are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (2.7 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Romsey station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
We serve shoots across SO51. From Belbins and Yokesford Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Belbins, we also cover Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (2 miles south-east), Lower Slackstead (2 miles east) and Gosport (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-east) and Hedge End (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and King Johns House (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Belbins include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles west) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog & Crook pub (0.9 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Belbins
Do you come out to small places like Belbins?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Belbins close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Belbins.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
Do you come to Belbins?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Belbins and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Belbins? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A dining area at base helps.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your crew already know
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. On a winter shoot near Belbins, 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Belbins
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Belbins, people book us for events such as:
- Crew lunches at base
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 69 miles from Belbins, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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