Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Basingstoke events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Basingstoke and across Hampshire.
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Basingstoke?
Film set catering in Basingstoke, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Whether it’s stills shoots and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Basingstoke has plenty of locations, from streets to industrial sites. We need a level spot at base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Crew catering near Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Basingstoke, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.9 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Basingstoke is about 46 miles from central London.
Anywhere in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A30 and A33, Basingstoke is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Basingstoke we cover include South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Basingstoke has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Basingstoke include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Basingstoke
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Basingstoke? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Basingstoke: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Basingstoke
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
These are some of the bookings we take in Basingstoke and Hampshire:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
The A30 and A33 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Basingstoke.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
Basingstoke: your questions answered
Can the van park in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Basingstoke close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Basingstoke?
We do. Basingstoke is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
For event organisers in Basingstoke
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Basingstoke? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in Basingstoke and across Hampshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Basingstoke
Also in Basingstoke
- 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