Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in South Harewood, Hampshire
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in South Harewood. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
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Common questions in South Harewood
How far is South Harewood from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is South Harewood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
About our film set catering in South Harewood
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. Whether it’s wrap parties and unit base lunches, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
Rural locations near South Harewood 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.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Plan bins at the unit base.
South Harewood for film and TV crews
South Harewood is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For a shoot in South Harewood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from South Harewood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
South Harewood is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Wherwell (1 mile south-west), Wherwell Wood (2 miles west), Chilbolton (2 miles south-west), Cottonworth (2 miles south-west) and Fullerton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around South Harewood includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
For event organisers in South Harewood
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in South Harewood
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
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The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your shoot. Winter shoots near South Harewood chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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