Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Woodlands, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Woodlands. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Woodlands
About our film set catering in Woodlands
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For live events and broadcasts and location shoots, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Woodlands, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Woodlands
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Woodlands
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Occasions we serve in Woodlands
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Woodlands and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Winter shoots near Woodlands chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Put allergy details in writing
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Places near Woodlands
Also in Woodlands
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Woodlands
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Woodlands, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Woodlands to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Woodlands, we also cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodlands
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 follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Woodlands?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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