Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Borden, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Borden and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Borden?
How our film set catering works in Borden
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include event crews and photo shoots, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Borden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in Borden
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Borden, people book us for events such as:
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Borden include Cowdray House (4.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Borden? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for crew to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. On a winter shoot near Borden, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Borden
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Borden? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Borden for film and TV crews
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Borden will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Borden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Liss station is about 3.6 miles away. Borden is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Borden, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over GU30. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Borden includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
FAQs for Borden
Is Borden close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Borden?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you come to Borden?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Borden and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Towns and villages near Borden
Also in Borden
- 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