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Film and TV set catering in Finkley, Hampshire
Film set catering in Finkley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Event crews
- Ad shoots
- Location filming
Fresh fish and chips in Finkley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How our film set catering works in Finkley
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for unit base lunches and location shoots.
Near Finkley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Finkley questions
Is Finkley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Finkley from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van come to Finkley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Finkley. For a quote, use our quote form.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Finkley for film and TV crews
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For shoots in Finkley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Finkley to Southampton (22 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Andover station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley include Winton Community Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
We clear up quickly after lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Light in Finkley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Finkley? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Finkley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Why choose film set catering in Finkley?
It lifts the crew.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Finkley is about 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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