Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for East Meon events
Film set catering in East Meon: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Seaside shoots
Film set catering in East Meon
How our film set catering works in East Meon
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for shoots on location and seaside shoots.
For a shoot in a place like East Meon, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, daylight in East Meon ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in East Meon
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is East Meon from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
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’ll tell you what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Meon? 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.
Events we cater in East Meon
It works in any weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In East Meon, people book us for occasions like:
- Wrap parties
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Unit base lunches
East Meon is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near East Meon
More for events in East Meon
Crew catering near East Meon
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around East Meon and nearby villages. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from East Meon to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles away. East Meon is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32. Streets in the area include High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside East Meon, we cover Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near East Meon include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (under half a mile north-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why East Meon hosts choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Hampshire, including East Meon
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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