Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ellisfield
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Ellisfield and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Film set catering in Ellisfield
FAQs for Ellisfield
Is Ellisfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Ellisfield?
Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the van come to Ellisfield?
We do. We serve events in Ellisfield and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Film set catering in Ellisfield, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and fashion shoots on location.
Near Ellisfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
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Perfect for your shoot in Ellisfield
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Ellisfield and Hampshire:
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Among the historic houses close to Ellisfield are Hall Place (3.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ellisfield? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Ellisfield
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG25 area, we can bring the van to you. Ellisfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ellisfield to Reading (17 miles away).
Ellisfield is roughly 47 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
For shoots in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your shoot is on Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Ellisfield, we cover Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Within reach you will find The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Ellisfield is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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