Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in East Harting, Hampshire
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in East Harting. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Music video shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in East Harting?
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in East Harting is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in East Harting
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are often asked to cater seaside and period locations and outside broadcasts, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near East Harting, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we serve in East Harting
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 49 miles from East Harting.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 normally simpler.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Harting
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in East Harting and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
Shooting in East Harting: unit bases and access
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. East Harting is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. East Harting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 23 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west. Historic houses near East Harting include Uppark (1.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of East Harting, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in GU31, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to East Harting we cover include South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around East Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
Questions from East Harting
Is East Harting too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Do you come to East Harting?
We do. East Harting is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Also near East Harting
Also in East Harting
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Harting? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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