Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Mockbeggar? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
A chip van near Mockbeggar
About our film set catering in Mockbeggar
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for fashion shoots on location and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Mockbeggar can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Common questions in Mockbeggar
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Mockbeggar?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What if the weather’s bad?
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?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you cover Mockbeggar?
We do. We serve events in Mockbeggar and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Other occasions in Mockbeggar
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Mockbeggar
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Location catering around Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the BH24 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Mockbeggar, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over BH24. Your shoot could be at a house on Gorley Road and New Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Mockbeggar, we also cover South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Mockbeggar includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Mockbeggar is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Mockbeggar
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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