Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Hook, Hampshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Hook.
- Location shoots
- Crew morale days
- Music video shoots
Planning an event in Hook?
How our film set catering works in Hook
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for live events and broadcasts and photo shoots.
Shoots around Hook frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Hook, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Shooting in Hook: unit bases and access
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hook. Hook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Hook is roughly 40 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hook has its own station, Hook station.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Hook on the B3349, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Hook we cover include Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (2.2 miles south)
Nearby places to Hook
Also in Hook
Questions from Hook
What’s the nearest station to Hook?
Hook has its own station: Hook station.
How far is Hook from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
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.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Hook
- All the chip-shop extras
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Hook and the whole of Hampshire
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose film set catering in Hook?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Period dramas on location
- Crew lunches at base
- Wrap celebrations
- Outside broadcasts
Hook is on or near the B3349, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
- The cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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