Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Charlwood, Hampshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Charlwood. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Event crews
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in Charlwood?
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Charlwood, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We’re frequently asked to cater wrap celebrations and photo shoots, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Charlwood, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
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Other occasions in Charlwood
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Charlwood chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Charlwood for film and TV crews
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Charlwood. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (4.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Charlwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in SO24, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Charlwood we cover include Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Charlwood: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Charlwood?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What will the production need?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Events we cater in Charlwood
It is ideal for short jobs.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Charlwood is roughly 50 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlwood?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Charlwood. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why Charlwood hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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