Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bentworth events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Bentworth and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Bentworth
About our film set catering in Bentworth
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For period dramas on location and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Bentworth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Shooting in Bentworth: unit bases and access
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Shoots in Bentworth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Bentworth is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bentworth to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Bentworth is roughly 47 miles from central London. Within reach of Bentworth are historic houses such as Hall Place (within half a mile south-west) and Bentworth Hall (0.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in GU34, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Bentworth, we cover Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bentworth include King's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (under half a mile south-west)
More for events in Bentworth
Where the van can park in Bentworth
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Bentworth
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Who books film set catering in Bentworth?
Service is quick from the hatch.
These are some of the bookings we take in Bentworth and Hampshire:
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Alton station, about 3.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Long summer days in Bentworth, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bentworth
Which station is closest to Bentworth?
Alton station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
Is Bentworth close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
- 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