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Film and TV set catering in Redbridge, Southampton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Redbridge and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Music video shoots
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Redbridge
Do you come out to small places like Redbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can the van come to Redbridge?
Yes, we do. Redbridge is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Film set catering for your shoot in Redbridge
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and live events and broadcasts, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Redbridge, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Redbridge (SO40, SO16, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Redbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Redbridge has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Redbridge
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
For crew arriving by train, Redbridge station is in Redbridge itself.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Where the van can park in Redbridge
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Redbridge
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
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 you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Location catering around Redbridge
Redbridge is about 1 mile east of Totton, in Southampton. For shoots in Redbridge, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Redbridge is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Historic houses near Redbridge include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.3 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Redbridge is on or near the M271, good for unit base access. Redbridge is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Redbridge, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Southampton takes in SO40, SO16 and SO15, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Test Lane and Tate Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Redbridge is on the M271, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Eling (1 mile south-west), Millbrook (1 mile east), Hillyfields (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile north-east) and Regents Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Eling Experience (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Redbridge Community School (within half a mile east) and Millbrook Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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