Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Rake
Film set catering in Rake: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Rake
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 normally simpler.
Film set catering in Rake, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and crew morale days, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Rake, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Events we cater in Rake
It is a morale boost on a tough day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A clear route to base
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
What else we do in Rake
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Light in Rake lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Location catering around Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. People in Rake book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 45 miles from Rake, within easy reach for London-based crews. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU33 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Rake includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn (under half a mile south)
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
FAQs for Rake
How far is Rake from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rake?
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. 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 us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Rake and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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