Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Aldershot, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Aldershot and across Hampshire.
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Aldershot
Film set catering in Aldershot, fried fresh
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for crew lunches at base and music video shoots.
In Aldershot, send us the base location. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Shooting in Aldershot: unit bases and access
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. Around Aldershot, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
The A323 and A325 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Aldershot. Among the historic houses close to Aldershot are Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU11 and GU12, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Aldershot on the A323 and A325, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Aldershot include Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Aldershot is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Used oil leaves with the van.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Where the van can park in Aldershot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Why choose film set catering in Aldershot?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Aldershot book the van for events such as:
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
Central London is about 34 miles from Aldershot, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
More for events in Aldershot
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Aldershot: your questions answered
Could you trade in Princes Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Aldershot?
Aldershot has its own station: Aldershot station.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you come to Aldershot?
We do. Aldershot is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
- 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