Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Fordingbridge events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Fordingbridge and across Hampshire.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Fordingbridge
Perfect for your shoot in Fordingbridge
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Fordingbridge book the van for occasions like:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot parties
Historic houses near Fordingbridge include Breamore House (2.8 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How our film set catering works in Fordingbridge
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include event crews and wrap parties, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Shoots around Fordingbridge frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Fordingbridge hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Fordingbridge and the whole of Hampshire
Crew catering near Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Fordingbridge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Fordingbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Fordingbridge to Southampton (17 miles away).
Fordingbridge is on or near the A338 and B3078, good for unit base access.
We take the van to shoots all over the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Picket Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Fordingbridge include the A338 and B3078, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Fordingbridge, we cover Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fordingbridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. On a winter shoot near Fordingbridge, the light goes by about 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Fordingbridge
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you come to Fordingbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Fordingbridge and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Fordingbridge
Other occasions in Fordingbridge
- 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