Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Sparsholt, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Sparsholt and Hampshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Event crews
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Sparsholt
Film set catering in Sparsholt, cooked to order
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Whether it’s stills shoots and crew lunches at base, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Sparsholt, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Crew catering near Sparsholt
Sparsholt is about 3 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Sparsholt, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Sparsholt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Sparsholt to Southampton (11 miles away).
Central London is about 63 miles from Sparsholt, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. From Home Lane, Church Lane and Woodman Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Sparsholt, we also cover Westley (1 mile north-west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Harestock (2 miles east), Weeke (2 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Winchester (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Sparsholt includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
Why choose film set catering in Sparsholt?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Location filming
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Sparsholt: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sparsholt?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Sparsholt?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sparsholt.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Also near Sparsholt
Other occasions in Sparsholt
What affects the price in Sparsholt
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sparsholt?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Classic food your crew already know
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Sparsholt
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your shoot. On a winter shoot near Sparsholt, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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