Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Smannell events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Smannell and Hampshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Smannell
About our film set catering in Smannell
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. For ad shoots and seaside and period locations, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Rural locations near Smannell can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Where the van can park in Smannell
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Access checked by locations
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
We clear up quickly after lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Smannell questions
How far is Smannell from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Smannell?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, include them in numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
What affects the price in Smannell
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Smannell
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Smannell and the whole of Hampshire
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In December, daylight in Smannell ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Smannell, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your crew. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Smannell to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Smannell is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Stoke Road and Smannell Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For shoots just outside Smannell, we cover Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Smannell include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Smannell include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Smannell? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Smannell
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Smannell book the van for events such as:
- Seaside and period locations
- Shoots on location
- Fashion shoots on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
For cast and crew travelling by train, Andover station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How many hours the van serves
Nearby places to Smannell
More for events in Smannell
- 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