Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Lord's Wood, Hampshire
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 Lord's Wood.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering for Lord's Wood events
About our film set catering in Lord's Wood
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For event crews and crew morale days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Lord's Wood can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Occasions we serve in Lord's Wood
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Where the van can park in Lord's Wood
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Nearby places to Lord's Wood
What else we do in Lord's Wood
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. 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 us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Lord's Wood
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Lord's Wood for film and TV crews
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Shoots in Lord's Wood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Lord's Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 64 miles from Lord's Wood, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
We serve shoots across SO50. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Lord's Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Lord's Wood: your questions answered
Is Lord's Wood close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Lord's Wood?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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 does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Share the base location and route
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Lord's Wood: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Lord's Wood, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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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