Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Blackwater, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Blackwater and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
Planning an event in Blackwater?
Common questions in Blackwater
Could you trade in Sandhurst Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Blackwater close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Blackwater?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What food do you serve?
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 cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Film set catering in Blackwater, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew treats on long shoot days.
Shoots around Blackwater often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
Other occasions in Blackwater
Who books film set catering in Blackwater?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Blackwater and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Blackwater is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Blackwater is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Blackwater, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Blackwater
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
What affects the price in Blackwater
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Blackwater for film and TV crews
Blackwater is about 1 mile south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the GU17 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Blackwater is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Blackwater to Guildford (11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Blackwater station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU17, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Bell Lane and Ash Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Blackwater, we cover Frogmore (1 mile west), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north) and York Town (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Blackwater include Horseshoe Lake and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Blackwater include Frogmore Community College (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Mr Bumble pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.2 miles north-east)
Where the van can park in Blackwater
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Blackwater
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
For event organisers in Blackwater
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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