Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Andover Down events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Andover Down? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Andover Down?
Film set catering for your shoot in Andover Down
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for shoots on location and period dramas on location.
Rural locations near Andover Down can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Long summer days in Andover Down, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning a shoot in Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the SP11 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Andover Down to Southampton (20 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as London Road and The Middleway or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
Events we cater in Andover Down
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
Andover Down is about 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Places near Andover Down
Also in Andover Down
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from Andover Down
Which station is closest to Andover Down?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Andover Down close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Andover Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Andover Down is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Light near the van if needed
- Space in front of the hatch
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
- 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