Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Binley events
Film set catering in Binley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Binley
How our film set catering works in Binley
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater photo shoots and crew treats on long shoot days.
Near Binley, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Events we cater in Binley
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Binley is about 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning a shoot in Binley
Binley is about 6 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Binley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Binley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Stargroves (5 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Binley Bottom and Long Hedge Drove or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Wadwick (1 mile east), St Mary Bourne (2 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles south-east), Whitchurch (4 miles south-east) and Hurstbourne Priors (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (6 miles south-west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (15 miles south) and Popley (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sidown Hill.
Common questions in Binley
Is Binley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Binley?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, Binley has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A chip van compared with other options
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Binley
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Update numbers if they change
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Binley
Other occasions in Binley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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