Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Soldridge, Hampshire
Film set catering in Soldridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Soldridge
Film set catering in Soldridge, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Whether it’s outside broadcasts and crew lunches at base, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Rural locations near Soldridge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your shoot in Soldridge
It is ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Event crews
- Commercials and music videos
- Stills shoots
Central London is about 50 miles from Soldridge, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Soldridge, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Soldridge: unit bases and access
Soldridge is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Soldridge as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles north) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in GU34, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Upper Soldridge Road, Rookwood Lane and Soldridge Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Medstead (1 mile north-east), Four Marks (1 mile east), South Town (1 mile north), Hattingley (2 miles north) and New Copse (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south) and Alton (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Red Hill.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Long shoots normally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Soldridge
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Hot food handed straight over
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Name a contact in the production office
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Places near Soldridge
What else we do in Soldridge
Soldridge questions
Is Soldridge too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Soldridge from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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