Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Holt End, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Holt End.
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Holt End
Film set catering for your shoot in Holt End
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. We are often asked to cater wrap parties and event crews, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Holt End, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Holt End for film and TV crews
Holt End is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Holt End, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.9 miles east. Historic houses near Holt End include Bentworth Hall (less than half a mile east) and Hall Place (0.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Holt End we cover include Bentworth (1 mile north-east), New Copse (1 mile south), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), Thedden (1 mile east) and South Town (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Events we cater in Holt End
Rain does not stop the fryers.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Holt End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Event crews
Holt End is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Why choose a fish and chip van in Holt End?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Holt End
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Holt End and the whole of Hampshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Holt End
Do you come out to small places like Holt End?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Holt End?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Holt End.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm numbers the day before
Used oil leaves with the van.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. On a winter shoot near Holt End, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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