Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Dummer, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Dummer and Hampshire, cooking to order on site.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Dummer?
Dummer questions
What’s the nearest station to Dummer?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
How far is Dummer from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Film set catering for your shoot in Dummer
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re frequently asked to cater crew morale days and location shoots, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Dummer, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Perfect for your shoot in Dummer
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access checked by locations
- Level, firm ground at base
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Shooting in Dummer: unit bases and access
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dummer and the surrounding area. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Dummer is roughly 50 miles from central London.
Anywhere in RG25, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Dummer we cover include North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Dummer
Also in Dummer
For event organisers in Dummer
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dummer? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. 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 talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We take our used oil and waste with us.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Long summer days in Dummer, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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