Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for East Stratton events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in East Stratton.
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
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Film set catering for your shoot in East Stratton
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and outside broadcasts, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like East Stratton, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
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.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in East Stratton is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Events we cater in East Stratton
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Whatever the occasion in East Stratton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
East Stratton is about 54 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
East Stratton questions
Which station is closest to East Stratton?
Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is East Stratton from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Crew catering near East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Shoots in East Stratton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. East Stratton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from East Stratton to Southampton (18 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
We serve shoots across SO21. Streets in the area include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside East Stratton, we cover Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Northbrook Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why East Stratton hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Events in East Stratton and across Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Towns and villages near East Stratton
Other occasions in East Stratton
- 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