Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Heckfield Heath, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Heckfield Heath.
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near Heckfield Heath
How our film set catering works in Heckfield Heath
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Typical bookings include crew morale days and crew lunches at base, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Heckfield Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Heckfield Heath and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Used oil leaves with the van.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Events we cater in Heckfield Heath
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
In Heckfield Heath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (1.6 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Winter shoots near Heckfield Heath chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning a shoot in Heckfield Heath
Heckfield Heath is about 4 miles north of Hook, in Hampshire. Bookings in Heckfield Heath come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Mortimer station, about 3.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Heckfield Heath is roughly 39 miles from central London.
For shoots in RG27 and RG7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Church Lane and The Causeway, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Heckfield Heath, we cover Heckfield (1 mile south), Riseley (1 mile north), Bramshill (1 mile east), Hound Green (1 mile south) and Hazeley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles south-east), Fleet (7 miles south-east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (0.8 miles south)
Towns and villages near Heckfield Heath
More for events in Heckfield Heath
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Permission for the van at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Heckfield Heath: your questions answered
Could you trade in Wellington Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Heckfield Heath?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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