Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Rogate, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Rogate and across Hampshire.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Planning an event in Rogate?
Planning a shoot in Rogate
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Shoots in Rogate are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 3.2 miles north-west. Among the historic houses close to Rogate are Uppark (4.1 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Rogate is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Rogate, we also cover Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). Open spaces near Rogate include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
About our film set catering in Rogate
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. Typical bookings include fashion shoots on location and location shoots, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Rogate, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Nearby places to Rogate
Other occasions in Rogate
Perfect for your shoot in Rogate
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever the occasion in Rogate, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Central London is about 47 miles from Rogate, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access checked by locations
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
FAQs for Rogate
Which station is closest to Rogate?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
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.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
For event organisers in Rogate
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 will work through them with you.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Rogate: sunset is about 4:00pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Rogate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
What affects the price in Rogate
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The length of service
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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