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Film and TV set catering in St Leonards, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in St Leonards.
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Planning an event in St Leonards?
Film set catering for your shoot in St Leonards
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for photo shoots and ad shoots.
Near St Leonards, base may be a field or yard. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
St Leonards for film and TV crews
St Leonards is in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in St Leonards will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
St Leonards is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in BH24, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside St Leonards, we cover Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-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 (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). The countryside around St Leonards includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, St Leonards has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Events we cater in St Leonards
It is a morale boost.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover St Leonards and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price or the cost guide.
St Leonards: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in St Leonards?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where the van can park in St Leonards
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in St Leonards
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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