Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Salters Heath, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Salters Heath and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Photo shoots
A chip van near Salters Heath
Why choose film set catering in Salters Heath?
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Salters Heath and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
- End-of-shoot parties
- Live events and broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Bramley (Hants) station is about 2.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Film set catering in Salters Heath, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and live events and broadcasts, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Salters Heath, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Plan bins at the unit base.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Salters Heath is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Salters Heath hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Salters Heath and the whole of Hampshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Salters Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Salters Heath
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Salters Heath questions
Which station is closest to Salters Heath?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Salters Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Salters Heath for film and TV crews
Salters Heath is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Salters Heath and the surrounding area. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Salters Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (1.5 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in RG26, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Aldermaston Road and Salters Heath Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Salters Heath we cover include Pamber End (1 mile north-west), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-west), Pamber Green (1 mile north), Little London (1 mile north-east) and Charter Alley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2.8 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens College Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Salters Heath
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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