Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Sheet
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Sheet.
- Fashion shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Sheet
About our film set catering in Sheet
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For lunch at the unit base and seaside shoots, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Sheet, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Crew catering near Sheet
Sheet is about 1 mile north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For shoots in Sheet, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Sheet is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Petersfield station is about 1.1 miles away. Sheet is about 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Sheet is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the GU32 and GU31 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Village Street and Farnham Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Petersfield (1 mile south-west), Steep (1 mile north-west), Steep Marsh (1 mile north-west), Stroud (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Purbrook (11 miles south-west) and Bordon (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sheet include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local schools include Churcher's College (0.6 miles south-west) and The Petersfield School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (under half a mile south)
Where the van can park in Sheet
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your shoot. The frying and serving are down to us. Light in Sheet lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Sheet?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
Within reach of Sheet are historic houses such as Uppark (4.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- We cover Sheet and the whole of Hampshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Sheet: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Sheet?
Petersfield station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Sheet from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Put allergy details in writing
Used oil leaves with the van.
A dining area at base helps.
Places near Sheet
What else we do in Sheet
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through 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