Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Bradley events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Bradley and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Bradley?
Film set catering in Bradley, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. We are frequently asked to cater location shoots and fashion shoots on location, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Bradley, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Bradley
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Occasions we serve in Bradley
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bradley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Within reach of Bradley are historic houses such as Hall Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (2.3 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- How late numbers can change
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Bradley: your questions answered
Is Bradley close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Bradley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Bradley for film and TV crews
Bradley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Bradley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bradley. Bradley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bradley to Reading (20 miles away).
Central London is about 49 miles from Bradley.
We take the van to shoots all over SO24. For shoots just outside Bradley, we cover Burkham (1 mile north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south-east), Holt End (2 miles south-east), New Copse (2 miles south-east) and Bagmore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (5 miles east) and Petersfield (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
What else we do in Bradley
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. In December, daylight in Bradley ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Read more
- 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