Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ellingham events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ellingham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Ellingham
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
How our film set catering works in Ellingham
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for location shoots and music video shoots.
Near Ellingham, check tracks and ground for the van. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Ellingham
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Shoots in Ellingham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Ellingham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Ellingham is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, 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. If your venue is just outside Ellingham, we also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Why choose film set catering in Ellingham?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ellingham? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ellingham
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Light in Ellingham lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Ellingham questions
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ellingham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What else we do in Ellingham
- 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