Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Passfield
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Passfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering for Passfield events
Occasions we serve in Passfield
It needs no kitchen on location.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Passfield book the van for events such as:
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
For cast and crew travelling by train, Liphook station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
About our film set catering in Passfield
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Whether it is location shoots and seaside and period locations, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Rural locations near Passfield can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Planning a shoot in Passfield
Passfield is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Passfield as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Passfield to Guildford (15 miles away).
Passfield is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Passfield is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30. Streets in the area include The Lyndons, Eleanor Close and Lynchborough Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Conford (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (2 miles south-east), Woolmer (2 miles south-west) and Longmoor (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Passfield includes Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Passfield, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Passfield
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your crew already know
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Also in Passfield
FAQs for Passfield
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Passfield too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Passfield
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Passfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in 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