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Film Set Catering in Holybourne
Film set catering in Holybourne: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Holybourne events
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Film set catering in Holybourne, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include stills shoots and period dramas on location, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Holybourne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Confirm allergies by email
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Give us a map or what3words for base
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Common questions in Holybourne
How far is Holybourne from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Holybourne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Holybourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Holybourne is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Holybourne is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Holybourne
It’s self-contained.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (4.6 miles west) and Hall Place (4.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit 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 Holybourne
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Events in Holybourne and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Holybourne? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Crew catering near Holybourne
Holybourne is about 2 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Holybourne book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Holybourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Alton station is about 1.2 miles away. Holybourne is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van. From London Road, Carpenters Close and Inhams Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Neatham (1 mile south-east), Alton (2 miles south-west), Upper Froyle (2 miles north-east), Wyck (2 miles south-east) and East Worldham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (11 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Allen Gallery (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Treloar School (within half a mile west) and Eggar's School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in Holybourne
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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