Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Oakley, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Oakley and across Hampshire.
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Oakley
About our film set catering in Oakley
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For ad shoots and fashion shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Around Oakley, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Crew catering near Oakley
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For shoots in Oakley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Oakley. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Oakley to Reading (16 miles away).
Oakley is roughly 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in RG23, we can fry fresh for your crew. From Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Oakley, we cover Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Oakley
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Oakley
What else we do in Oakley
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Oakley
How far is Oakley from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Oakley?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Events we cater in Oakley
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, Overton station, about 3.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- The location’s agreement
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Oakley
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Oakley lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Oakley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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