Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Anthill Common
Film set catering in Anthill Common: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Anthill Common?
How our film set catering works in Anthill Common
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and music video shoots, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Anthill Common, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Anthill Common
How far is Anthill Common from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Anthill Common?
Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to Anthill Common?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Anthill Common and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Anthill Common.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Where the van can park in Anthill Common
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Anthill Common
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Anthill Common
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Portchester station is about 4.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Light in Anthill Common lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Anthill Common. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Anthill Common hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Crew catering near Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Anthill Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Anthill Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Anthill Common is roughly 59 miles from central London.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include Fox and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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