Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Heath End, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Heath End and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in Heath End
Film set catering in Heath End, cooked to order
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for crew lunches at base and music video shoots.
Rural locations near Heath End can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
FAQs for Heath End
Which station is closest to Heath End?
Midgham station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Heath End?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Places near Heath End
What else we do in Heath End
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 is crisp.
Heath End for film and TV crews
Heath End is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Heath End, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Heath End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Heath End to Reading (10 miles away).
Central London is about 47 miles from Heath End.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26 and RG7. Streets in the area include Ash Lane, Pinks Lane and Stokes Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Heath End, we cover Inhurst (1 mile south-west), Baughurst (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west), Axmansford (1 mile south-west) and Tadley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (3.2 miles east) and Park Prewett Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.9 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Heath End: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Who books film set catering in Heath End?
Crews love a chip van day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
For crew arriving by train, Midgham station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
Why choose a fish and chip van in Heath End?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Heath End. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Heath End hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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