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Film and TV set catering in Darby Green, Hampshire
Film set catering in Darby Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Darby Green events
Film set catering in Darby Green, fried fresh
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll adjust where we can. Whether it’s wrap parties and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Darby Green can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your shoot. Light in Darby Green lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Darby Green
What’s the nearest station to Darby Green?
Sandhurst station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Darby Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Perfect for your shoot in Darby Green
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Darby Green book the van for occasions like:
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandhurst station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Darby Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Darby Green
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Darby Green, and we will check the date and send a price.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Shooting in Darby Green: unit bases and access
Darby Green is about 1 mile east of Yateley, in Hampshire. People in Darby Green book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Darby Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Darby Green to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Darby Green is roughly 33 miles from central London.
We serve shoots across GU17 and GU46. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Green Lane, Stroud Lane and Reading Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Minley (1 mile south-west), Yateley (1 mile west), Little Sandhurst (2 miles north), Eversley Cross (3 miles west) and Eversley Centre (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (4 miles south), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (3.9 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Frogmore Community College (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Cricketers pub (0.8 miles west)
- Other local spots include Royal Military Academy Library (1.9 miles north-east)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
- 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