Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bordon events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Bordon.
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Bordon
Shooting in Bordon: unit bases and access
Bordon is about 10 miles south-west of Aldershot, in Hampshire. We cover Bordon as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Liphook station, about 4.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 43 miles from Bordon, within easy reach for London-based crews. Bordon is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Cobbett Square, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Bordon on the A325 and B3002, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Pinewood Village (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile east), Whitehill (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile north-east) and Hollywater (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (3.6 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). The countryside around Bordon includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Bordon include Mill Chase Academy (0.6 miles east)
How our film set catering works in Bordon
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for stills shoots and location filming.
Near Bordon, base may be a field or yard. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What affects the price in Bordon
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Bordon
- We cover Bordon and the whole of Hampshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Events we cater in Bordon
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
In Bordon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
Bordon is on or near the A325 and B3002, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
Nearby places to Bordon
Other occasions in Bordon
Questions from Bordon
Which station is closest to Bordon?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Is Bordon close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In December, daylight in Bordon ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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