Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Cove events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Cove? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
Film set catering in Cove
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
About our film set catering in Cove
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and event crews.
For a location shoot near Cove, base might be in a field or farmyard. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Questions from Cove
Can the van park in Ancells Farm Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Cove?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Cove? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 normally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Shooting in Cove: unit bases and access
Cove is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU14, we can fry fresh for your crew. Cove is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Cove to Guildford (10 miles away).
Cove is roughly 33 miles from central London.
Here we cover the GU14, GU17 and GU51 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Fleet Road, Trunk Road and Limes Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Cove, we also cover Southwood (1 mile south), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles south-east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Ash Vale (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Cove School (0.7 miles east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Cove
Other occasions in Cove
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Cove, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Cove?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cove and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Fleet station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. 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.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- 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