Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Shalden events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Shalden and across Hampshire.
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Book the van in Shalden
About our film set catering in Shalden
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Typical bookings include period dramas on location and end-of-shoot parties, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Shalden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
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. To send them, use our quote form.
What else we do in Shalden
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Shalden is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Ensure the van can get in
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Shalden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Shalden?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Shalden
- A clear quote before you book
Occasions we serve in Shalden
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (2.5 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (2.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Location catering around Shalden
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Shalden is about 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Shoots anywhere in GU34 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Shalden, we cover Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden includes Holybourne Hill.
FAQs for Shalden
Is Shalden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shalden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
- 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