Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Greatham events
Film set catering in Greatham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Greatham?
Film set catering in Greatham, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and crew lunches at base, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Greatham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Greatham is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- 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
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
FAQs for Greatham
Which station is closest to Greatham?
Liss station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Greatham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Location catering around Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Greatham to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Greatham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Greatham to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 2 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Greatham, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Greatham includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Towns and villages near Greatham
What else we do in Greatham
Why choose film set catering in Greatham?
It lifts the crew.
These are some of the bookings we take around Greatham:
- Event crews
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 45 miles from Greatham, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
- 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