Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in North Gorley
Film set catering in North Gorley: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in North Gorley
Film set catering in North Gorley, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater crew morale days and ad shoots, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near North Gorley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in North Gorley
It is ideal for short jobs.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Photo shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (4.5 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Places near North Gorley
More for events in North Gorley
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in North Gorley ends around 4:05pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around North Gorley
North Gorley is in Hampshire. People in North Gorley book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. North Gorley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from North Gorley to Southampton (17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of North Gorley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in SP6 start with a parking spot for the van. Other places close to North Gorley we cover include Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in North Gorley
Do you come out to small places like North Gorley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you cover North Gorley?
We do. North Gorley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
For event organisers in North Gorley
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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