Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Brook, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Brook? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Brook
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
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.
How our film set catering works in Brook
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For commercials and music videos and lunch at the unit base, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Brook, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Brook for film and TV crews
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Bookings in Brook come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Brook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Brook, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the SO43 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Brook includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Green Dragon Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Brook
- Classic food your crew already know
- Events in Brook and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
More for events in Brook
Brook: your questions answered
Do you come 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Brook too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
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.
Do you come to Brook?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Brook. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Where the van can park in Brook
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brook? 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.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Brook ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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