Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Binsted, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Binsted. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Event crews
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Binsted?
About our film set catering in Binsted
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew lunches at base and location shoots.
Near Binsted, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Shooting in Binsted: unit bases and access
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Binsted as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Binsted is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Binsted is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Street and Lovell Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Binsted, we also cover Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Binsted Inn (within half a mile west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the space and the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Questions from Binsted
What’s the nearest station to Binsted?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Binsted too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Binsted?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Binsted and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Binsted?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Also in Binsted
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Binsted is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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