Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hambledon, Hampshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Hambledon.
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
A chip van near Hambledon
How our film set catering works in Hambledon
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. For end-of-shoot parties and stills shoots, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hambledon, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Location catering around Hambledon
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Hambledon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Hambledon. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Hambledon to Southampton (13 miles away).
For shoots in PO7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, West Street and The Maltings or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hambledon include Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine pub (less than half a mile north-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Hambledon
How far is Hambledon from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Hambledon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park at the unit base?
Normally, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Why choose film set catering in Hambledon?
It works in any weather.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
Central London is about 58 miles from Hambledon.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Towns and villages near Hambledon
More for events in Hambledon
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, Hambledon has light until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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