Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in St Mary Bourne
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in St Mary Bourne. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Location filming
- Ad shoots
Book the van in St Mary Bourne
How our film set catering works in St Mary Bourne
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Whether it is period dramas on location and music video shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
Rural locations near St Mary Bourne can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Mary Bourne
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
St Mary Bourne questions
What’s the nearest station to St Mary Bourne?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How far is St Mary Bourne from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
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.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Can the van come to St Mary Bourne?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including St Mary Bourne. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Crew catering near St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in St Mary Bourne come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from St Mary Bourne to Reading (23 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside St Mary Bourne, we also cover Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around St Mary Bourne includes Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find Coronation Arms (less than half a mile west)
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Long summer days in St Mary Bourne, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice in St Mary Bourne. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your shoot in St Mary Bourne
It needs no kitchen on location.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
St Mary Bourne is about 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Nearby places to St Mary Bourne
Also in St Mary Bourne
- 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