Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Cheriton, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Cheriton.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
A chip van near Cheriton
Film set catering for your shoot in Cheriton
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it is seaside and period locations and unit base lunches, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Cheriton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cheriton
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose film set catering in Cheriton?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
Cheriton is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Also in Cheriton
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
FAQs for Cheriton
Is Cheriton close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Cheriton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Cheriton for film and TV crews
Cheriton is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings in Cheriton come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Cheriton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cheriton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (0.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the van to you. From Lower Lamborough Lane, Raebarn Close and Markall Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hinton Ampner (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bramdean (2 miles east), New Alresford (2 miles north) and Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (12 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Pubs nearby include The Flowerpots Inn (under half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, Cheriton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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