Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Pennington events
Film set catering in Pennington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering for Pennington events
Film set catering in Pennington, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and wrap parties, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Around Pennington, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Shooting in Pennington: unit bases and access
Pennington is about 1 mile south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Pennington or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Pennington to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Pennington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41. Local streets include Mead Road, Pound Road and Elm Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Pennington we cover include Lymington (1 mile north-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Walhampton (1 mile north-east), Everton (1 mile west) and Lymore (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (0.9 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pennington include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pennington Infant School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Pennington
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve near the sea around Pennington?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
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.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
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.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Pennington
Also in Pennington
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Pennington is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Pennington, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
- 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