Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Pinewood Village events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Pinewood Village and the surrounding area.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Fashion shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering for Pinewood Village events
How our film set catering works in Pinewood Village
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it’s music video shoots and shoots on location, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
For a location shoot near Pinewood Village, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Pinewood Village questions
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Pinewood Village close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to Pinewood Village?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Pinewood Village is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Pinewood Village.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Pinewood Village?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Occasions we serve in Pinewood Village
Service is quick from the hatch.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Pinewood Village:
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Where the van can park in Pinewood Village
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Light near the van if needed
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Location catering around Pinewood Village
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Pinewood Village, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Pinewood Village is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Pinewood Village is about 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Pinewood Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU35, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Pinewood Village, we cover Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Pinewood Village includes Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Pinewood Village
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, Pinewood Village has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us 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
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Pinewood Village? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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.
More for events in Pinewood Village
- 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