Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Setley events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Setley.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Setley
About our film set catering in Setley
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We are frequently asked to cater fashion shoots on location and location filming, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Setley, check tracks and ground for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Setley for film and TV crews
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Setley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Setley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Setley, so check vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will queue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42. Streets in the area include Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Setley we cover include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
FAQs for Setley
Can you serve near the sea around Setley?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Setley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Setley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Nearby places to Setley
More for events in Setley
Who books film set catering in Setley?
It needs no kitchen on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
For crew arriving by train, Brockenhurst station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Setley
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Setley
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Long summer days in Setley, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Setley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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