Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Longparish, Hampshire
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Longparish? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Music video shoots
- Stills shoots
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Longparish?
How our film set catering works in Longparish
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and ad shoots.
Near Longparish, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
For event organisers in Longparish
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Longparish
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
Longparish is about 59 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
Longparish for film and TV crews
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. People in Longparish book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Mill Lane and Southside Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Longparish, we cover Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Longparish
What else we do in Longparish
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
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.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Longparish has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Longparish questions
Is Longparish close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Longparish?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Where the van can park in Longparish
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- 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