Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Eastrop events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Eastrop? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Eastrop
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Eastrop
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Eastrop and across Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Eastrop
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and ad shoots.
For a location shoot near Eastrop, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Eastrop, and we will check the date and send a price.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Eastrop chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Eastrop
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Eastrop. Eastrop is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Basingstoke station is in Eastrop itself. The A3010 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Eastrop.
Shoots anywhere in RG21 and RG24 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your shoot is on New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A3010, Eastrop is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover shoots in Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Festival Place (within half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Fairfields Primary School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Angel pub (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Places near Eastrop
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The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Eastrop
How far is Eastrop from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Who books film set catering in Eastrop?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Eastrop book the van for events such as:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.9 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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