Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Chawton, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Chawton.
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Fresh fish and chips in Chawton
Location catering around Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Chawton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chawton to Guildford (20 miles away).
Within reach of Chawton are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Chawton is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Chawton includes King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Film set catering in Chawton, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for photo shoots and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Chawton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew typically gather round the hatch once service starts. On a winter shoot near Chawton, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Chawton?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Chawton
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chawton
More for events in Chawton
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chawton
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
For event organisers in Chawton
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chawton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chawton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
FAQs for Chawton
Do you come out to small places like Chawton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Chawton close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chawton?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
- 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