Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in East Boldre, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across East Boldre and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in East Boldre?
About our film set catering in East Boldre
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and wrap parties.
Near East Boldre, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Light near the van if needed
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in East Boldre
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
What affects the price in East Boldre
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups normally cost less per head, 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:
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in East Boldre? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in East Boldre
Is East Boldre 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.
Which station is closest to East Boldre?
Beaulieu Road station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come to East Boldre?
We do. We serve events in East Boldre and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
East Boldre for film and TV crews
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. In and around East Boldre, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of East Boldre are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (1.3 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The New Forest National Park is within about 2 miles of East Boldre, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Boldre, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Shoots anywhere in SO42 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside East Boldre, we cover Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include Turfcutters Arms (within half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in East Boldre, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in East Boldre
It works in any weather.
In East Boldre and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Beaulieu Road station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Nearby places to East Boldre
What else we do in East Boldre
- 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