Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Netley Marsh
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Netley Marsh and the surrounding area.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Netley Marsh
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Film set catering in Netley Marsh, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. We’re often asked to cater period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Netley Marsh, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Light in Netley Marsh lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Netley Marsh
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Netley Marsh:
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
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About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Share the base location and route
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Questions from Netley Marsh
Is Netley Marsh too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Netley Marsh? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What else we do in Netley Marsh
Crew catering near Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. Around Netley Marsh, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Netley Marsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Netley Marsh is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Netley Marsh, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will queue.
Anywhere in SO40, we can bring the van to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Netley Marsh we cover include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
A little further out are National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Netley Marsh include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
- 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