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Film Set Catering for Sherfield on Loddon events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Sherfield on Loddon and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew morale days
Book the van in Sherfield on Loddon
Film set catering in Sherfield on Loddon, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater lunch at the unit base and stills shoots.
Near Sherfield on Loddon, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Why choose film set catering in Sherfield on Loddon?
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
Within reach of Sherfield on Loddon are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (2.6 miles north-east) and The Vyne (2.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently 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.
Common questions in Sherfield on Loddon
What’s the nearest station to Sherfield on Loddon?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Sherfield on Loddon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if lunch moves?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Crew catering near Sherfield on Loddon
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Sherfield on Loddon will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Sherfield on Loddon to Reading (9 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Central London is about 42 miles from Sherfield on Loddon.
We cover shoots in every part of RG27. Whether your shoot is on Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Sherfield on Loddon, we also cover Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local pubs include The Four Horseshoes Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Winter shoots near Sherfield on Loddon chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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More for events in Sherfield on Loddon
- 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