Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ibthorpe
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ibthorpe and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Ibthorpe
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ibthorpe: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Ibthorpe
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for end-of-shoot parties and period dramas on location.
Rural locations near Ibthorpe can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
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Other occasions in Ibthorpe
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Shooting in Ibthorpe: unit bases and access
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Shoots in Ibthorpe are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ibthorpe to Reading (24 miles away).
Ibthorpe is about 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We take the van to shoots all over SP11. For shoots just outside Ibthorpe, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Nearby, you will find George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Ibthorpe
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (4.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ibthorpe?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Ibthorpe: your questions answered
Is Ibthorpe too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ibthorpe from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Do you cover Ibthorpe?
Yes, we do. Ibthorpe is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
- 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