Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Lyndhurst.
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Lyndhurst
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lyndhurst
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
About our film set catering in Lyndhurst
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for end-of-shoot parties and treat days on a long shoot.
Near Lyndhurst, base may be a field or yard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Towns and villages near Lyndhurst
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Planning a shoot in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is about 4 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. For shoots in Lyndhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Lyndhurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Lyndhurst to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Lyndhurst, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in SO43, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, King's Close and Empress Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Emery Down (1 mile west), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Colbury (4 miles north-east) and Brockenhurst (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Lyndhurst
It needs no kitchen on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Lyndhurst and Hampshire:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
Step by step
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Lyndhurst is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Lyndhurst
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.
Which station is closest to Lyndhurst?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
For event organisers in Lyndhurst
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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