Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hatch Warren
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hatch Warren.
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Hatch Warren
Film set catering in Hatch Warren, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For period dramas on location and crew lunches at base, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Hatch Warren, base may be a field or yard. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your shoot in Hatch Warren. At midsummer, Hatch Warren has light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose film set catering in Hatch Warren?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Hatch Warren book the van for occasions like:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Event crews
Hatch Warren is roughly 48 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Towns and villages near Hatch Warren
What else we do in Hatch Warren
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Hatch Warren
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Hatch Warren and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Hatch Warren
How far is Hatch Warren from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hatch Warren?
Basingstoke station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Hatch Warren?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for crew.
Planning a shoot in Hatch Warren
Hatch Warren is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Hatch Warren will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Hatch Warren is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hatch Warren to Reading (about 16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Basingstoke station, about 2.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For shoots in RG22 and RG25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Cyprus Road, Danebury Road and Cliddesden Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Hatch Warren we cover include Farleigh Wallop (1 mile south), Brighton Hill (1 mile north), Kempshott (1 mile north-west), South Ham (2 miles north) and Buckskin (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Hill Community School (0.9 miles north) and Coppice Spring School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Hatch Warren
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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