Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Norleywood, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Norleywood.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
Film set catering for Norleywood events
FAQs for Norleywood
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Norleywood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Film set catering in Norleywood, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For shoots on location and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Norleywood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In December, daylight in Norleywood ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
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 check the date and send a price.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Perfect for your shoot in Norleywood
Crews love a chip van day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Norleywood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Planning a shoot in Norleywood
Norleywood is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Norleywood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Norleywood to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Norleywood include Beaulieu Palace House (3.5 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Norleywood, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
We take the van to shoots all over SO41. Streets in the area include Norleywood Road, Joys Lane and Thatchers Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include East End (1 mile south-east), Thorns Beach (3 miles east), Hamstead (5 miles south-east), Bouldnor (5 miles south) and Yarmouth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Norleywood includes Boldre Foreshore.
- 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