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Film and TV set catering in Freefolk, Hampshire
Film set catering in Freefolk: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Freefolk
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Film set catering for your shoot in Freefolk
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and end-of-shoot parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Rural locations near Freefolk can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Share the base location and route
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What affects the price in Freefolk
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Questions from Freefolk
Do you come out to small places like Freefolk?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Freefolk close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you come to Freefolk?
We do. Freefolk is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Freefolk?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Freefolk
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning a shoot in Freefolk
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Freefolk will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Freefolk to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Central London is about 55 miles from Freefolk.
We cover shoots in every part of RG28. That could mean a shoot at a home on London Road and Priory Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot. Light in Freefolk lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Freefolk? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Freefolk
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Events we cater in Freefolk
Service is quick from the hatch.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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