Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Northbrook, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Northbrook and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Northbrook
Film set catering in Northbrook, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We’re frequently asked to cater crew morale days and period dramas on location, with mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Northbrook can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Northbrook has light 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Northbrook
Is Northbrook too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Northbrook?
Micheldever station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to Northbrook?
We do. We serve events in Northbrook and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Northbrook for film and TV crews
Northbrook is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Northbrook will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Northbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 56 miles from Northbrook, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Northbrook, we also cover Micheldever (1 mile south-east), Stoke Charity (1 mile west), Hunton (2 miles west), Micheldever Station (2 miles north) and East Stratton (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (13 miles east).
- Local pubs include Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Towns and villages near Northbrook
Other occasions in Northbrook
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Northbrook? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Who books film set catering in Northbrook?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Northbrook, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Micheldever station, about 2.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your crew already know
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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