Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Crow
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Crow? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Crow events
How our film set catering works in Crow
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For shoots on location and unit base lunches, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Crow, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning a shoot in Crow
Crow is in Hampshire. Shoots in Crow are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Crow is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Crow, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BH24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Barrack Lane, Wood End Road and Crow Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Upper Kingston (1 mile west), Hightown (1 mile north), Bagnum (1 mile south), Ringwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Used oil leaves with the van.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Crow
Do you come out to small places like Crow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Crow?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Crow
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Crow is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Crow
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Within reach of Crow are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (2.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- The cancellation terms
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What else we do in Crow
- 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