Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Finkley Down, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Finkley Down and across Hampshire.
- Seaside shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering for Finkley Down events
Film set catering in Finkley Down, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it is wrap parties and location shoots, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Finkley Down, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Finkley Down 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Finkley Down
Is Finkley Down too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Finkley Down?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
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 do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Finkley Down and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Finkley Down
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Finkley Down:
- Photo shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Finkley Down for film and TV crews
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the SP11 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Finkley Down to Southampton (21 miles away).
Finkley Down is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11 and SP10, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Finkley Down, we also cover Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (less than half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Finkley Down includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley Down include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a map or what3words for base
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
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What else we do in Finkley Down
For event organisers in Finkley Down
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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