Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Privett, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Privett? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Book the van in Privett
About our film set catering in Privett
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include fashion shoots on location and crew morale days, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Privett, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Common questions in Privett
Is Privett close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Privett?
Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
How it 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. Sunset in Privett is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Events we cater in Privett
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Privett book the van for occasions like:
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Privett hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Privett and across Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Shooting in Privett: unit bases and access
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Around Privett, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your crew. Privett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Privett include Hinton Ampner House (5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Privett is about 52 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Privett, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU34, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road and Merepond Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Places near Privett
What else we do in Privett
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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