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Film Set Catering in Midanbury
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Midanbury and across Southampton.
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Midanbury events
Midanbury for film and TV crews
Midanbury is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. For shoots in Midanbury, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Midanbury. Midanbury is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we bring the van.
Historic houses near Midanbury include South Stoneham House (0.9 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Midanbury is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 3 miles of Midanbury, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18, SO17 and SO19. That could mean a shoot at a home on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Midanbury we cover include Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east), Chartwell Green (1 mile north-east), Mansbridge (1 mile north) and Bitterne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Midanbury has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (3.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (within half a mile north-east) and Townhill Junior School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Bitterne Park Hotel (0.5 miles west)
Film set catering in Midanbury, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For photo shoots and seaside and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Shoots around Midanbury often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Midanbury (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Midanbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Midanbury: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Midanbury?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Is Midanbury close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Midanbury chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Midanbury
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose film set catering in Midanbury?
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Midanbury and Southampton:
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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