Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Alderholt
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Alderholt and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Alderholt
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Alderholt and the whole of Hampshire
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before you book
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Film set catering in Alderholt, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for location shoots and period dramas on location.
Near Alderholt, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In December, daylight in Alderholt ends around 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Alderholt
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Alderholt?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Events we cater in Alderholt
It’s self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
With the B3078 nearby, Alderholt is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Also near Alderholt
Other occasions in Alderholt
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Crew catering near Alderholt
Alderholt is in Hampshire. We cover Alderholt as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Alderholt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Alderholt include Breamore House (4.5 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in SP6, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Alderholt sits on or near the B3078, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. We also bring the van to shoots in Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Alderholt includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Churchill Arms (0.5 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send final numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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