Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Mount Pleasant. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Mount Pleasant
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Mount Pleasant: sunset is about 4:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Mount Pleasant? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering in Mount Pleasant, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater location filming and crew morale days.
Rural locations near Mount Pleasant can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Mount Pleasant for film and TV crews
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the van to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mount Pleasant to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Mount Pleasant is within about 3 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, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Mount Pleasant, we also cover Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Mount Pleasant includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (1 mile north-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Mount Pleasant
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Mount Pleasant, people book us for occasions like:
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sway station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Mount Pleasant
Also in Mount Pleasant
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 normally simpler.
Questions from Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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