Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Andover, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Andover. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Event crews
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Andover
Film set catering in Andover, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and crew lunches at base.
In a town like Andover, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A chip van fits right in. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
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.
Planning a shoot in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Andover as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Andover is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Andover is about 63 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Andover station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP10 and SP11, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Andover include the A303 and A342, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Andover we cover include Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Andover include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
Why choose film set catering in Andover?
Rain does not stop the fryers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
With the A303 and A342 nearby, Andover is easy for the van and the trucks to reach.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Andover: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Andover?
Andover station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Andover close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
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, including Andover.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Andover hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Andover
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Places near Andover
Other occasions in Andover
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Andover is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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