Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Milford on Sea events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Milford on Sea.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
Film set catering in Milford on Sea
About our film set catering in Milford on Sea
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and lunch at the unit base, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Shoots around Milford on Sea often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Shooting in Milford on Sea: unit bases and access
Milford on Sea is about 3 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Milford on Sea to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Milford on Sea is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Milford on Sea to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Milford on Sea is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Love Lane and Greenbanks Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Milford on Sea we cover include Lymore (1 mile north-east), Keyhaven (1 mile east), Everton (1 mile north), Lower Pennington (2 miles north-east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (13 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.3 miles east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Milford on Sea includes Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Schools near Milford on Sea include Priestlands School (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Milford on Sea? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Confirm numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Milford on Sea: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Milford on Sea?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Events we cater in Milford on Sea
It’s a morale boost.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Milford on Sea book the van for events such as:
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Live events and broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 3.4 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Milford on Sea?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Milford on Sea and the whole of Hampshire
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Milford on Sea
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Milford on Sea
More for events in Milford on Sea
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Milford on Sea has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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