Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Pilley events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Pilley? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Pilley
Film set catering for your shoot in Pilley
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is end-of-shoot parties and ad shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Pilley, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Name a contact in the production office
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
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.
Shooting in Pilley: unit bases and access
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. In and around Pilley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Pilley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Pilley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lymington Town station is about 1.5 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Pilley, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Pilley, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We take the van to shoots all over the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Pilley, we cover Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Pilley include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priestlands School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles west)
Towns and villages near Pilley
More for events in Pilley
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Pilley
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for Pilley
Is Pilley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Who books film set catering in Pilley?
Service is quick from the hatch.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
Historic houses near Pilley include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Pilley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cover Pilley and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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