Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ossemsley, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Ossemsley.
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Fresh fish and chips in Ossemsley
Film set catering for your shoot in Ossemsley
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and wrap parties.
For a shoot in a place like Ossemsley, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Where the van can park in Ossemsley
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Location catering around Ossemsley
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ossemsley. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Ossemsley to Southampton (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ossemsley are Avon Tyrrell House (3.4 miles north-west) and Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Ossemsley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ossemsley, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in BH25 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Within reach you will find Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Ossemsley include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Ossemsley hosts choose us
- Classic food your crew already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Ossemsley and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Perfect for your shoot in Ossemsley
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ossemsley:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
Questions from Ossemsley
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 Ossemsley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Ossemsley?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Ossemsley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Ossemsley
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
- 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