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Film Set Catering in Chineham
Film set catering in Chineham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Chineham
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Film set catering in Chineham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and outside broadcasts.
For a location shoot near Chineham, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Chineham ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your shoot in Chineham
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Chineham, people book us for events such as:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2 miles north-west) and Stratfield Saye House (4.7 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chineham?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Chineham hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Chineham
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Access checked by locations
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Chineham
Can the van park in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Chineham?
Basingstoke station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you cover Chineham?
We do. Chineham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Chineham?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Crew catering near Chineham
Chineham is about 3 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Chineham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Chineham. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Chineham is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Basingstoke station is about 2.2 miles away.
We serve shoots across the RG24 and RG27 postcode area. From Bowman Road, Cufaude Lane and Cibbons Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A33, Chineham is simple for us to get to with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Lychpit (1 mile south), Wildmoor (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile west), Old Basing (2 miles south) and Water End (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles south-west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (1.5 miles south) and Basing House (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include The Loddon School (1.2 miles north-east) and The Vyne Community School (2 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
- 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