Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Dibden, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Dibden. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Wrap parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
Planning an event in Dibden?
About our film set catering in Dibden
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it is outside broadcasts and ad shoots, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Dibden, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Organising a club, school or community event in Dibden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
What affects the price in Dibden
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Shooting in Dibden: unit bases and access
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dibden and nearby villages. Dibden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.2 miles away. Dibden is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Dibden, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Wherever your shoot is in SO45, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
- Local schools include Testwood School (less than half a mile south-west) and Orchard Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Dibden
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Dibden: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Dibden, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Places near Dibden
Also in Dibden
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Dibden
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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Perfect for your shoot in Dibden
It works in any weather.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
Historic houses near Dibden include Medieval Merchant's House (2.5 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.5 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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