Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Newbridge, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Newbridge? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Newbridge?
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Film set catering for your shoot in Newbridge
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and photo shoots.
Near Newbridge, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Newbridge
Can the van go 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.
Do you come out to small places like Newbridge?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Newbridge for film and TV crews
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Newbridge or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Newbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Newbridge are historic houses such as Landford Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Newbridge is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in SO40, we can bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Newbridge include Copythorne Common.
Who books film set catering in Newbridge?
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
Also near Newbridge
Also in Newbridge
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. There is 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.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for crew to gather round
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Newbridge
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Newbridge
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Winter shoots near Newbridge chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in 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