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Film and TV set catering in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Film set catering in Broad Oak: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
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Film set catering for your shoot in Broad Oak
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For commercials and music videos and crew treats on long shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Broad Oak, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Broad Oak
How far is Broad Oak from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Broad Oak?
The closest is Winchfield station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
Also in Broad Oak
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Light in Broad Oak lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Broad Oak
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Broad Oak, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew morale days
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Location filming
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broad Oak
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Crew catering near Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Broad Oak or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Broad Oak to Reading (13 miles away).
Broad Oak is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the RG29 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Broad Oak we cover include Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Waterwitch pub (within half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
For event organisers in Broad Oak
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
- 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