Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Knapp events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Knapp and across Hampshire.
- Crew lunches at base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Photo shoots
Planning an event in Knapp?
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Something for crew to gather round
- We cover Knapp and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Knapp
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot, alongside regular catering. We are often asked to cater lunch at the unit base and shoots on location, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Near Knapp, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Knapp questions
Do you come out to small places like Knapp?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Knapp close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cover Knapp?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Knapp. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Name a contact in the production office
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What else we do in Knapp
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Light in Knapp lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Knapp for film and TV crews
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Knapp will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Knapp is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Knapp to Southampton (7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Knapp includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Knapp
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever the occasion in Knapp, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Stills shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
Central London is about 67 miles from Knapp.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Access checked by locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Knapp
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- 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