Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Charlton, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Charlton and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
A chip van near Charlton
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Winter shoots near Charlton chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Charlton
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and fashion shoots on location.
Near Charlton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Charlton: your questions answered
How far is Charlton from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Charlton for film and TV crews
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Charlton is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Charlton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Charlton to Southampton (22 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Andover station, about 0.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SP10 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Charlton, we also cover Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Portway Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Perfect for your shoot in Charlton
Crews love a chip van day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
Charlton is about 64 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Charlton
Other occasions in Charlton
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Charlton
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Charlton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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