Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Great Shoddesden.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Location shoots
A chip van near Great Shoddesden
Film set catering in Great Shoddesden, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for wrap parties and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Great Shoddesden, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Great Shoddesden 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Great Shoddesden
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
Central London is about 68 miles from Great Shoddesden, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Great Shoddesden hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Great Shoddesden
- Something for crew to gather round
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Great Shoddesden? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Great Shoddesden
Is Great Shoddesden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Great Shoddesden for film and TV crews
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Great Shoddesden, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
- 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