Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Chilbolton
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Chilbolton.
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Event crews
A chip van near Chilbolton
About our film set catering in Chilbolton
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for crew morale days and wrap parties.
Near Chilbolton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Chilbolton for film and TV crews
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Chilbolton, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Chilbolton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Chilbolton is about 63 miles from central London.
We cover shoots in every part of SO20. Streets in the area include Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Abbots Mitre pub (within half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For event organisers in Chilbolton
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Chilbolton is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Chilbolton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Chilbolton questions
How far is Chilbolton from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Chilbolton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Nearby places to Chilbolton
Also in Chilbolton
Where the van can park in Chilbolton
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Who books film set catering in Chilbolton?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.7 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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