Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Deadwater
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Deadwater. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Book the van in Deadwater
Planning a shoot in Deadwater
Deadwater is about 1 mile east of Bordon, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Deadwater, and we will plan access and set-up. Deadwater is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Deadwater to Guildford (15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Deadwater, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in GU35, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Alma Road, Varna Road and Rowan Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Lindford (1 mile north-east), Bordon (1 mile west), Hollywater (1 mile south), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Pinewood Village (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Weyford Nursery and Primary School (under half a mile north)
Film set catering in Deadwater, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is location filming and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots around Deadwater frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Where the van can park in Deadwater
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room for the crew to queue
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Deadwater? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Deadwater
It works in any weather.
In Deadwater and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
Deadwater is about 42 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Deadwater hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Light in Deadwater lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Deadwater
Also in Deadwater
Common questions in Deadwater
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Deadwater?
Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
- 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