Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Alton, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Alton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Alton
Film set catering for your shoot in Alton
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for outside broadcasts and lunch at the unit base.
In a town like Alton, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The van suits any of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Alton hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Location catering around Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For shoots in Alton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Alton to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Central London is about 45 miles from Alton, within easy reach for London-based crews. Alton is on or near the A339 and B3004, good for unit base access.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Alton on the A339 and B3004, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Alton, we cover Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (under half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van if needed
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Alton
Is Alton close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Alton?
Alton has its own station: Alton station.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in Alton ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Alton? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Nearby places to Alton
Also in Alton
Events we cater in Alton
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Alton are Bentworth Hall (3.2 miles west) and Hall Place (3.4 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What affects the price in Alton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The length of service
Larger groups normally 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.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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