Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in St Ives, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in St Ives? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering for St Ives events
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
About our film set catering in St Ives
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. For lunch at the unit base and stills shoots, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near St Ives can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What affects the price in St Ives
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in St Ives. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including St Ives
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Perfect for your shoot in St Ives
Crews love a chip van day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
Within reach of St Ives are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (4.5 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Planning a shoot in St Ives
St Ives is in Hampshire. Bookings in St Ives come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
St Ives is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across the BH24 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Compton Beeches, Post Office Lane and Azalea Close, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Ashley Heath (1 mile west), Avon Castle (1 mile south-east), St Leonards (1 mile south-west) and Matchams (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Totton (15 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around St Ives includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (0.9 miles north-east) and Ringwood School (2 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Nearby places to St Ives
Other occasions in St Ives
St Ives: your questions answered
Could you trade in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is St Ives too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in St Ives lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in St Ives? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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