Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Michelmersh events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Michelmersh? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Michelmersh
Film set catering in Michelmersh, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and event crews, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Michelmersh, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Michelmersh
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Michelmersh: your questions answered
Is Michelmersh too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Michelmersh?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Michelmersh is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Michelmersh?
It is self-contained.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Michelmersh and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 69 miles from Michelmersh.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Planning a shoot in Michelmersh
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Michelmersh. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Within reach of Michelmersh are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (1.2 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in SO51 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Michelmersh include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Malthouse Inn (0.5 miles south)
Nearby places to Michelmersh
More for events in Michelmersh
- 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