Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Middleton, Hampshire
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Middleton and the surrounding area.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
Film set catering in Middleton
About our film set catering in Middleton
We work with your location manager or production office on access, parking and timings. We are frequently asked to cater outside broadcasts and wrap celebrations, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Middleton, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
FAQs for Middleton
Which station is closest to Middleton?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Middleton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you have documents for productions?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Also near Middleton
Also in Middleton
Why choose a fish and chip van in Middleton?
Long shoots typically need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Middleton
- Something for crew to gather round
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Middleton and across Hampshire
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Middleton
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- The location’s agreement
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Middleton
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Middleton and Hampshire:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Winter shoots near Middleton chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Location catering around Middleton
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Middleton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. 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.
Middleton is roughly 60 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Middleton, we also cover Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Middleton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through 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