Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Brambridge
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Brambridge.
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Brambridge events
Film set catering in Brambridge, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For crew lunches at base and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Brambridge, check tracks and ground for the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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. Ask us for a quote and 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Brambridge? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues often 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.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Brambridge, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Brambridge, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Brambridge
Brambridge is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Brambridge. Brambridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Shawford station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. Within reach of Brambridge are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in SO50, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Brambridge, Bishopstoke Lane and Kiln Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Brambridge, we also cover Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Highbridge (1 mile south-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.6 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.7 miles west)
Common questions in Brambridge
Is Brambridge close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Brambridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brambridge.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your crew already know
Occasions we serve in Brambridge
It is self-contained.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Brambridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Photo shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Brambridge is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Brambridge
Other occasions in Brambridge
- 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