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Film and TV set catering in Mansbridge, Southampton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Mansbridge and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
Book the van in Mansbridge
About our film set catering in Mansbridge
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for period dramas on location and live events and broadcasts.
Near Mansbridge, base may be a field or yard. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Mansbridge (SO18, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Mansbridge
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Mansbridge, people book us for events such as:
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
The A27 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Mansbridge.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Places near Mansbridge
Other occasions in Mansbridge
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mansbridge? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Mansbridge
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Mansbridge and the whole of Southampton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Mansbridge for film and TV crews
Mansbridge is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mansbridge. Mansbridge is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Mansbridge include South Stoneham House (0.5 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in SO18, SO16 and SO17, we can fry fresh for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Wide Lane, Dart Road and Copse Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Mansbridge is on the A27, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Mansbridge we cover include Townhill Park (1 mile south-east), Swaythling (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile south), Chartwell Green (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Sholing (3 miles south), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south) and Coxford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.6 miles south) and Netley Castle (4.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Gregg School (0.5 miles south-east) and Bitterne Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fleming Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Questions from Mansbridge
Which station is closest to Mansbridge?
Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Mansbridge from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where possible.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Mansbridge ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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