Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Ibworth events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Ibworth.
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew lunches at base
Book the van in Ibworth
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
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.
Film set catering in Ibworth, 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. Whether it is location shoots and photo shoots, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Ibworth, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
FAQs for Ibworth
What’s the nearest station to Ibworth?
Overton station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Ibworth too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cover Ibworth?
We do. Ibworth is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
For event organisers in Ibworth
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ibworth? 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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose film set catering in Ibworth?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever the occasion in Ibworth, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wrap parties
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
Ibworth is roughly 50 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
Crew catering near Ibworth
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In and around Ibworth, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ibworth are The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Overton station is about 3.5 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in RG26 and RG23, we can bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Ibworth, we cover Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ibworth: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
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.
What you get with us
- Events in Ibworth and across Hampshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod 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