Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hill Brow, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Hill Brow? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Hill Brow?
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear route to base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering for your shoot in Hill Brow
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is crew lunches at base and seaside and period locations, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Hill Brow, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Places near Hill Brow
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Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Hill Brow. In December, daylight in Hill Brow ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Planning a shoot in Hill Brow
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hill Brow and nearby villages. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hill Brow to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
With the B2070 nearby, Hill Brow is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Central London is about 47 miles from Hill Brow. Hill Brow is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over GU33 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the B2070, Hill Brow is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (1 mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
What affects the price in Hill Brow
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
For event organisers in Hill Brow
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books film set catering in Hill Brow?
Crews love a chip van day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Photo shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Liss station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
FAQs for Hill Brow
Do you come out to small places like Hill Brow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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