Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Ramsdean, Hampshire
Film set catering in Ramsdean: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Ramsdean
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
How our film set catering works in Ramsdean
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot parties and period dramas on location, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Ramsdean, 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.
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ramsdean: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Ramsdean for film and TV crews
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Ramsdean or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ramsdean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Ramsdean to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Ramsdean is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in GU32, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Ramsdean we cover include Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ramsdean, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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 normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Events we cater in Ramsdean
It lifts the crew.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 52 miles from Ramsdean.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Ramsdean
Other occasions in Ramsdean
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Ramsdean
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Ramsdean too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
- 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