Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Nob's Crook events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Nob's Crook.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Nob's Crook
Film set catering in Nob's Crook, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. For crew treats on long shoot days and wrap parties, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Nob's Crook can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Nob's Crook
See how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Nob's Crook chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Places near Nob's Crook
What else we do in Nob's Crook
Common questions in Nob's Crook
Is Nob's Crook too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Nob's Crook close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The cost per head generally 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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
For event organisers in Nob's Crook
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Occasions we serve in Nob's Crook
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Nob's Crook is roughly 63 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Shooting in Nob's Crook: unit bases and access
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From the centre of Nob's Crook to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. We also bring the van to shoots in Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near Nob's Crook include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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