Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Abbotts Ann, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Abbotts Ann. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
Planning an event in Abbotts Ann?
How our film set catering works in Abbotts Ann
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. We are frequently asked to cater crew morale days and unit base lunches, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Abbotts Ann, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Abbotts Ann
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Space in front of the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Abbotts Ann
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Abbotts Ann
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Abbotts Ann, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew morale days
Abbotts Ann is about 66 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Also near Abbotts Ann
Other occasions in Abbotts Ann
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Abbotts Ann
What’s the nearest station to Abbotts Ann?
Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Abbotts Ann?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Abbotts Ann, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Abbotts Ann?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Abbotts Ann
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Location catering around Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Abbotts Ann will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Abbotts Ann includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Eagle pub (under half a mile north-west)
- 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