Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Cole Henley events
Film set catering in Cole Henley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
Planning an event in Cole Henley?
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
How our film set catering works in Cole Henley
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and live events and broadcasts, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Cole Henley, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Light in Cole Henley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cole Henley
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically 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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or RG28 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Places near Cole Henley
Also in Cole Henley
Shooting in Cole Henley: unit bases and access
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Cole Henley, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
We serve shoots across the RG28 postcode area and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Cole Henley, we cover Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill.
Cole Henley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cole Henley?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Cole Henley too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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