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Film and TV set catering in High Cross, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in High Cross.
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in High Cross
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering for your shoot in High Cross
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater ad shoots and photo shoots.
Rural locations near High Cross 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 be straight with you about what we can do.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, High Cross has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in High Cross
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Questions from High Cross
What’s the nearest station to High Cross?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is High Cross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Also near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
Occasions we serve in High Cross
It is a morale boost.
In High Cross and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Location catering around High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of High Cross to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. High Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from High Cross to Southampton (20 miles away).
High Cross is about 50 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of High Cross, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside High Cross, we cover Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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