Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Monkwood
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Monkwood.
- Seaside and period locations
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
A chip van near Monkwood
About our film set catering in Monkwood
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Typical bookings include treat days on a long shoot and photo shoots, with pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Monkwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Monkwood questions
Is Monkwood close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we will adjust where possible.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
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What affects the price in Monkwood
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access checked by locations
- Light near the van if needed
- A queue area clear of trucks
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Crew catering near Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. People in Monkwood book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Monkwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Monkwood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Monkwood is about 51 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Monkwood, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Monkwood, we cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. In December, daylight in Monkwood ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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