Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Holbury events
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 Holbury.
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Holbury?
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Holbury, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
About our film set catering in Holbury
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s wrap parties and location filming, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Shoots around Holbury often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Holbury
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
In Holbury and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Netley station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Towns and villages near Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
Holbury: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
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.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Holbury? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Crew catering near Holbury
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. For shoots in Holbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Holbury to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Within reach of Holbury are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles west) and Medieval Merchant's House (5 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Holbury is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Holbury, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We serve shoots across SO45 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Holbury include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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