Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Colbury
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Colbury.
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
Film set catering for Colbury events
About our film set catering in Colbury
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and location filming, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Colbury, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
For event organisers in Colbury
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Light in Colbury lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Colbury
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Events we cater in Colbury
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
In Colbury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Within reach of Colbury are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.3 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Colbury: your questions answered
Is Colbury 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 you serve near the sea around Colbury?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
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.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Location catering around Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. For shoots in Colbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Colbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.2 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Colbury, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Colbury, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in SO40, we can fry fresh for your crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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