Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ibsley events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Ibsley. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location filming
Book the van in Ibsley
Film set catering in Ibsley, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater ad shoots and stills shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Ibsley, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ibsley?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Ibsley
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ibsley
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Common questions in Ibsley
Do you come out to small places like Ibsley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come 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.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cover Ibsley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ibsley is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Towns and villages near Ibsley
Other occasions in Ibsley
Shooting in Ibsley: unit bases and access
Ibsley is in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Ibsley or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ibsley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ibsley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ibsley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in BH24 start with a parking spot for the van. From Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Ibsley, we cover Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ibsley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Beams Inn (under half a mile west)
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Winter shoots near Ibsley chase the light, which goes at about 4:05pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Ibsley? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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