Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Emery Down, Hampshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Emery Down. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering in Emery Down
Film set catering for your shoot in Emery Down
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Emery Down, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Where the van can park in Emery Down
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Emery Down
Also in Emery Down
Occasions we serve in Emery Down
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Emery Down, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How late numbers can change
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 normally the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Name a contact in the production office
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Light in Emery Down lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Emery Down? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Emery Down
Can the van go 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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Emery Down?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Can the van come to base?
Normally, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Emery Down for film and TV crews
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Across the SO43 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Emery Down, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Emery Down includes Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south)
- 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