Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Bursledon, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Bursledon.
- Location shoots
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Bursledon
How our film set catering works in Bursledon
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and wrap parties.
Near Bursledon, base may be a field or yard. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Where the van can park in Bursledon
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
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
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Crew catering near Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bursledon. Bursledon is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Central London is about 68 miles from Bursledon, within easy reach for London-based crews. Bursledon is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Station Road and School Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Bursledon include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bursledon? 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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Who books film set catering in Bursledon?
It’s self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bursledon:
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
Historic houses near Bursledon include Medieval Merchant's House (4 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How the day works
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. At midsummer, Bursledon has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bursledon
Could you trade in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve near the sea around Bursledon?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bursledon.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
A chip van compared with other options
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Bursledon hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Bursledon
More for events in Bursledon
- 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