Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Keyhaven
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Keyhaven and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Keyhaven
Film set catering in Keyhaven, fried fresh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and live events and broadcasts.
Near Keyhaven, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Winter shoots near Keyhaven 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Keyhaven
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Keyhaven and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Keyhaven
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever the occasion in Keyhaven, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
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
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Confirm numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Where the van can park in Keyhaven
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Keyhaven
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. People in Keyhaven book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Keyhaven to Southampton (16 miles away).
Keyhaven is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over the SO41 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Keyhaven include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Also near Keyhaven
Other occasions in Keyhaven
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Keyhaven? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Keyhaven: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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