Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Gundleton events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Gundleton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Live events and broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Gundleton
Film set catering for your shoot in Gundleton
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and seaside shoots, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Rural locations near Gundleton can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Gundleton for film and TV crews
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Gundleton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Gundleton to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Gundleton is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SO24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Gundleton, we cover Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Gundleton include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Gundleton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Towns and villages near Gundleton
Other occasions in Gundleton
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in Gundleton
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Gundleton and Hampshire:
- Crew lunches at base
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Historic houses near Gundleton include Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Gundleton
Do you come out to small places like Gundleton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Gundleton from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
- 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