Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Crookham Village, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Crookham Village.
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Crookham Village events
Film set catering in Crookham Village, fried fresh
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and music video shoots, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Crookham Village can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In December, daylight in Crookham Village ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crookham Village? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Crookham Village questions
What’s the nearest station to Crookham Village?
Fleet station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Calthorpe Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Location catering around Crookham Village
Crookham Village is about 1 mile west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU51, we can bring the van to you. Crookham Village is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Crookham Village is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Crookham Village are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in GU51 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include The Street, Hitches Lane and Nightingale View; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Crookham Village, we also cover Dogmersfield (1 mile west), Fleet (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile north-west), Elvetham Heath (2 miles north) and Mill Lane (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (5 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (5 miles north) and Tadley (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hitches Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Crookham Village include Calthorpe Park School (0.5 miles north) and Sunday School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Spice Merchant pub (under half a mile south)
Places near Crookham Village
Other occasions in Crookham Village
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Crookham Village
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing and 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