Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in New Alresford, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in New Alresford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near New Alresford
For event organisers in New Alresford
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Alresford? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How our film set catering works in New Alresford
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include ad shoots and crew treats on long shoot days, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near New Alresford, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Towns and villages near New Alresford
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Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Light in New Alresford lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Who books film set catering in New Alresford?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in New Alresford, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Location shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside shoots
- Outside broadcasts
New Alresford is on or near the B3046 and B3047, good for unit base access.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in New Alresford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Shooting in New Alresford: unit bases and access
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Around New Alresford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. New Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Central London is about 54 miles from New Alresford, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near New Alresford include Hinton Ampner House (3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Anywhere in SO24, we can fry fresh for your crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find New Alresford on the B3046 and B3047, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). The countryside around New Alresford includes Shutts Copse.
- Schools near New Alresford include Perins School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Horse Public House (under half a mile north)
New Alresford questions
How far is New Alresford from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you cover New Alresford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and New Alresford is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including New Alresford.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Plan bins and waste at base
Used oil leaves with the van.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
- 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