Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Fox events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Fox.
- Seaside and period locations
- Wrap parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
Book the van in Fox
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Fox, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For shoots on location and crew morale days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Fox, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A dining area at base helps.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Fox 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
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. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose film set catering in Fox?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Fox book the van for events such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap parties
Fox is about 68 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Places near Fox
More for events in Fox
Fox: your questions answered
Is Fox close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Fox?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
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 service around it.
Shooting in Fox: unit bases and access
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For shoots in Fox, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Fox is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- 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