Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in South Ham, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in South Ham and across Hampshire.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
Fresh fish and chips in South Ham
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Film set catering for your shoot in South Ham
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for location filming and treat days on a long shoot.
Around South Ham, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
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What affects the price in South Ham
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in South Ham
Is South Ham close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, on level ground at base; we will check the route.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Room for the crew to queue
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Let us know about coeliac disease
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Location catering around South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG22, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 47 miles from South Ham.
We cover shoots in every part of the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area. Local streets include Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Aldworth School (under half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in South Ham ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in South Ham, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why South Ham hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Hampshire, including South Ham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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