Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Dunbridge
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Dunbridge and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Dunbridge
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Confirm allergies by email
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
About our film set catering in Dunbridge
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for period dramas on location and wrap parties.
For a shoot in a place like Dunbridge, tracks and soft ground need checking. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Nearby places to Dunbridge
Other occasions in Dunbridge
Who books film set catering in Dunbridge?
Crews love a chip van day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (0.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. Sunset in Dunbridge is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
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.
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Planning a shoot in Dunbridge
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Dunbridge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Dunbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Dunbridge to Southampton (10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Dunbridge has its own station, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Central London is about 70 miles from Dunbridge.
We cover shoots in every part of SO51. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Questions from Dunbridge
How far is Dunbridge from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Dunbridge 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.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Permission for the van at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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