England

Film Set Catering in Hampshire

Covering 683 places across Hampshire for film set catering, fried fresh to order, served from the hatch.

Where we cater in Hampshire

A fish and chip van for film and TV crews on location and at unit bases. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

Largest places

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Postcode areas we cover

About film set catering in Hampshire

Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for event crews and shoots on location.

From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot.

We start with a few details about your shoot.
You get an availability check and a clear 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.

What it costs in Hampshire

Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.

What you get with us

A van that becomes part of the event
Served hot, straight from the hatch
No kitchen needed
A menu almost everyone likes

Get a quote

Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.

Near you in Basingstoke

Around Basingstoke, we take the van to homes and venues near King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, Cranbourne and Eastrop Park. You will also find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Church (0.5 miles east) and The Costello School (1 mile east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.

Shooting in Hampshire: unit bases

Across Hampshire, bases range from car parks to farmyards. Tell us about access. The New Forest National Park, the South Downs National Park and the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within easy reach of places across Hampshire, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events. 143 of the places we cover in Hampshire are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about shelter for the queue, and fish and chips feels right at home.

Basingstoke: The A30 and A33 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Basingstoke. Within reach of Basingstoke are historic houses such as The Vyne (2.9 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Long summer days in Basingstoke, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.

Prices and what affects them

The price comes down to a few factors:

The date and time of year
How easy the site is to reach
How far we travel
The minimum booking

The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, 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

To check availability and price, we need:

Dietary needs, with numbers
The venue or postcode
Where you’d like the van to go
Rough numbers for adults and children

Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

Why a fish and chip van works

It’s self-contained.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hampshire book the van for events such as:

Fashion shoots on location
Wrap parties
Lunch at the unit base
Music video shoots

For event organisers in Hampshire

Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.

If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Looking after everyone

With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:

Agree the waste plan with locations
Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Add an allergy question to crew forms
Share the base location and route

We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.

A dining area at base helps.

A fish and chip van or other catering?

A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap.

What your quote should include

How much space the van takes up
The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
When final numbers are due
Whether travel is included

Questions from Hampshire

What happens if it rains?

Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.

How much space do you need?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.

How long will the queue be?

That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.

Do numbers include extras?

Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.

What will the production need?

Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

Can you work to the call sheet?

Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.

What areas do you cover?

We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.