Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Popley
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Popley.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Planning an event in Popley?
Film set catering in Popley, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it’s hot when the break is called. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for event crews and crew treats on long shoot days.
Shoots around Popley often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
For event organisers in Popley
Organising a club, school or community event in Popley? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to Popley
Other occasions in Popley
Perfect for your shoot in Popley
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Popley is roughly 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any minimum charge
Popley questions
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Popley?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we’ll send a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you cover Popley?
We do. We serve events in Popley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Long summer days in Popley, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Popley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Popley
Popley is about 2 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Popley. Popley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Popley to Reading (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (1.6 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Basingstoke station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG24 and RG21 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Wix Road, Abbey Road and Miles Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to shoots in Oakridge (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile south), Chineham (1 mile east), Lychpit (2 miles south-east) and Old Basing (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Willis Museum (1.5 miles south) and The Malls (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. 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. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Popley hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Agree how the base is left
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
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.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, 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