Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Sleaford
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Sleaford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Crew morale days
- Commercials and music videos
- Event crews
A chip van near Sleaford
How our film set catering works in Sleaford
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside and period locations and crew morale days.
Near Sleaford, check tracks and ground for the van. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Perfect for your shoot in Sleaford
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 41 miles from Sleaford.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Sleaford
Which station is closest to Sleaford?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre.
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Sleaford, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Also in Sleaford
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning a shoot in Sleaford
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Sleaford and nearby villages. Sleaford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sleaford to Guildford (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sleaford, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We serve shoots across GU35. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The New Inn (less than half a mile north)
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Sleaford is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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