Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Church Crookham
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Church Crookham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
Book the van in Church Crookham
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering in Church Crookham, cooked to order
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. Typical bookings include ad shoots and event crews, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Church Crookham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Church Crookham questions
Can the van park in Basingbourne Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Church Crookham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planning a shoot in Church Crookham
Church Crookham is about 1 mile south-east of Fleet, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Church Crookham and nearby villages. Church Crookham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Church Crookham to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Church Crookham, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Church Crookham are Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in GU52 and GU51, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on New Road, Grove Road and Gravel Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover shoots in Fleet (1 mile north-west), Crookham Village (2 miles west), Ewshot (2 miles south), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north-west) and Warren Corner (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (12 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (3 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
- Local schools include Court Moor School (1.1 miles west) and School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Foresters Inn (within half a mile east)
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Sunset in Church Crookham is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Church Crookham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Church Crookham
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Events we cater in Church Crookham
It’s a morale boost.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Church Crookham book the van for events such as:
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, Fleet station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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