Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Quarley, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Quarley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Location filming
A chip van near Quarley
What affects the price in Quarley
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Quarley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Quarley, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. We’re often asked to cater music video shoots and fashion shoots on location, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Quarley, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What else we do in Quarley
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Quarley
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Quarley, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Quarley. Quarley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Grateley station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the van can park. From Park Lane and Etwall or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Events we cater in Quarley
Service is quick from the hatch.
In Quarley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Fashion shoots on location
Central London is about 69 miles from Quarley, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Quarley is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Quarley: your questions answered
How far is Quarley from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Quarley?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can the van come to Quarley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Quarley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if lunch moves?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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