Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in South Harting
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in South Harting. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering for South Harting events
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Harting? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our film set catering in South Harting
Food is fried to order, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it’s unit base lunches and crew treats on long shoot days, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like South Harting, tracks and soft ground need checking. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for crew to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near South Harting
What else we do in South Harting
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Update numbers if they change
- Put allergy details in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
South Harting: your questions answered
How far is South Harting from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to South Harting?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you come to South Harting?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Harting and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Location catering around South Harting
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU31 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 23 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Petersfield station is about 3.7 miles away. South Harting is about 50 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Harting, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of GU31 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to South Harting we cover include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Harting include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (under half a mile west)
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. Sunset in South Harting 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why choose film set catering in South Harting?
Crews love a chip van day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (1.2 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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