Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in East Anton, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in East Anton.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in East Anton?
Film set catering in East Anton, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and wrap parties.
Around East Anton, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
East Anton for film and TV crews
East Anton is about 1 mile north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around East Anton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. East Anton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Andover station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cobb Drive, Long Barn Road and Pasture Walk or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Knights Enham (1 mile north-west), Finkley (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile south-east), Smannell (1 mile north-east) and Enham Alamein (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around East Anton includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.1 miles south) and Winton Community Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oak pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Where the van can park in East Anton
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Anton
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Share the base location and route
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
FAQs for East Anton
Is East Anton close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to East Anton?
Andover station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who books film set catering in East Anton?
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 62 miles from East Anton, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in East Anton
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, East Anton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near East Anton
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 usually simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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