Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Quidhampton
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Quidhampton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Location filming
- Stills shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Quidhampton events
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Film set catering in Quidhampton, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We’re frequently asked to cater live events and broadcasts and crew treats on long shoot days, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Quidhampton, check tracks and ground for the van. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Events we cater in Quidhampton
It needs no kitchen on location.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Overton station serves Quidhampton directly.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
Quidhampton questions
Do you come out to small places like Quidhampton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Quidhampton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree how the base is left
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Location catering around Quidhampton
Quidhampton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Quidhampton will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Quidhampton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Quidhampton is about 53 miles from central London.
We serve shoots across RG25 and the streets around it. From Elm Road, Copse Road and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Overton (1 mile south), Southington (1 mile south-west), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles south-west) and Deane (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Open spaces near Quidhampton include Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Quidhampton?
Long shoots usually need a full catering unit. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Light in Quidhampton lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Places near Quidhampton
Other occasions in Quidhampton
- 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