Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in North Charford
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in North Charford.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
Book the van in North Charford
Film set catering in North Charford, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include location filming and end-of-shoot parties, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near North Charford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm allergies by email
We clear up quickly after lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Crew catering near North Charford
North Charford is in Hampshire. For shoots in North Charford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around North Charford. North Charford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from North Charford to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Carter's Close, Tethering Drove and Hale Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Hatchet Green (1 mile west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Totton (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles east), Romsey (10 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (9 miles south) and Marchwood (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Salisbury District Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Downton Moot Close (1.6 miles north-west).
- Schools near North Charford include The Trafalgar School at Downton (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Woodfalls Inn (within half a mile north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Where the van can park in North Charford
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Questions from North Charford
Is North Charford 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.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in North Charford lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including North Charford
- Something for crew to gather round
See how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose film set catering in North Charford?
It needs no kitchen on location.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.8 miles west) and Landford Manor (4.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
- 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