Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Chalton events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Chalton and the surrounding area.
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Chalton
Planning a shoot in Chalton
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Chalton. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chalton to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Chalton is about 54 miles from central London. Within reach of Chalton are historic houses such as Uppark (3.2 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Chalton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO8, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Windmill Hill.
Film set catering in Chalton, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and lunch at the unit base.
For a shoot in a place like Chalton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Questions from Chalton
Could you trade in Ditcham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
How far is Chalton from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Towns and villages near Chalton
What else we do in Chalton
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in Chalton ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What affects the price in Chalton
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your shoot in Chalton
It lifts the crew.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Chalton book the van for occasions like:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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