Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hardley
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hardley.
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in Hardley
How our film set catering works in Hardley
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Hardley can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Hardley: your questions answered
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.
Which station is closest to Hardley?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Hardley
More for events in Hardley
For event organisers in Hardley
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Shooting in Hardley: unit bases and access
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Shoots in Hardley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hardley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We serve shoots across the SO45 postcode area. Local streets include Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Hardley, we also cover Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hardley includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Manor Church of England Infant School (within half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Hardley hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
- Plan bins and waste at base
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose film set catering in Hardley?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Within reach of Hardley are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Hardley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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- 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