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Film and TV set catering in Amport, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Amport.
- Crew lunches at base
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in Amport
Amport: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Amport?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Amport too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How our film set catering works in Amport
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside and period locations and ad shoots, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Amport can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Occasions we serve in Amport
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Amport, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
For crew arriving by train, Grateley station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Amport ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
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.
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Location catering around Amport
Amport is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Amport will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Amport to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Amport is roughly 67 miles from central London.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. If your venue is just outside Amport, we also cover Fox (1 mile south-west), Monxton (1 mile east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Little Ann (2 miles east) and Kentsboro (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Amport includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include White Horse Inn (0.9 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send the unit base address and directions
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What affects the price in Amport
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Amport? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
- 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