Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Penton Mewsey events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Penton Mewsey. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Penton Mewsey
About our film set catering in Penton Mewsey
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for period dramas on location and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Penton Mewsey can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
What affects the price in Penton Mewsey
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Location catering around Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in the SP11 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Penton Mewsey is roughly 65 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can fry fresh for your crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Mewsey includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south)
Places near Penton Mewsey
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Penton Mewsey
Is Penton Mewsey close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Is Penton Mewsey 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.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Penton Mewsey?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. On a winter shoot near Penton Mewsey, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Penton Mewsey, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Events we cater in Penton Mewsey
It is ideal for short jobs.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Penton Mewsey, people book us for events such as:
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Penton Mewsey
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Penton Mewsey. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why Penton Mewsey hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and 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