Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ramsdell
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Ramsdell.
- Music video shoots
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Ramsdell
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan bins and waste at base
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Film set catering in Ramsdell, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. Whether it is lunch at the unit base and live events and broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Ramsdell, check tracks and ground for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Nearby places to Ramsdell
Other occasions in Ramsdell
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose film set catering in Ramsdell?
It is ideal for short jobs.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ramsdell book the van for events such as:
- Music video shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.9 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if plans change
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Ramsdell
What’s the nearest station to Ramsdell?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is Ramsdell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
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.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Ramsdell: sunset is about 4:00pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book our van in Ramsdell
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Ramsdell
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Ramsdell for film and TV crews
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Bookings in Ramsdell come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ramsdell to Reading (12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 4.2 miles east of the centre. Ramsdell is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Wherever your shoot is in RG26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ramsdell include Daneshill Park Woods.
- 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