Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Grateley
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Grateley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Grateley
About our film set catering in Grateley
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include ad shoots and seaside and period locations, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Grateley, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Shooting in Grateley: unit bases and access
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Grateley, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover shoots in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Grateley include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Who books film set catering in Grateley?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Grateley book the van for events such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
Grateley is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
FAQs for Grateley
Is Grateley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Grateley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Grateley?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
For event organisers in Grateley
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Grateley: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Grateley
- A menu almost everyone likes
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Grateley
- 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