Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Marchwood events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Marchwood.
- Crew morale days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in Marchwood
How our film set catering works in Marchwood
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. Typical bookings include ad shoots and wrap parties, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Around Marchwood, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Marchwood
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Perfect for your shoot in Marchwood
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Historic houses near Marchwood include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (2.1 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Marchwood
Can you serve near the sea around Marchwood?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Marchwood: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Marchwood
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Marchwood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
The A326 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Marchwood. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Marchwood is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Marchwood, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in SO40 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Marchwood on the A326, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Marchwood
What else we do in Marchwood
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
- 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