Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Nyewood
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Nyewood and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Event crews
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Nyewood
Nyewood questions
Do you come out to small places like Nyewood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Nyewood close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
Do you come to Nyewood?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Nyewood and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Film set catering in Nyewood, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for seaside shoots and event crews.
Near Nyewood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
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Other occasions in Nyewood
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Nyewood
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Nyewood
Nyewood is about 3 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Nyewood is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Nyewood to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Nyewood are Uppark (2.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Nyewood is about 48 miles from central London. Nyewood is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in GU31, we just need to know where the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include East Harting (1 mile south), South Harting (2 miles south-west), Elsted (2 miles south-east), Dumpford (2 miles east) and Elsted Marsh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles west) and Purbrook (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.4 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Nyewood include Oakham Hill and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Nyewood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Nyewood has light until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Nyewood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Who books film set catering in Nyewood?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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