Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Standford
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Standford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location shoots
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Crew catering near Standford
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. In and around Standford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. Standford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Standford to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 2.9 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Standford, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU35, we can fry fresh for your crew. Streets in the area include Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to shoots in Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Standford includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
How our film set catering works in Standford
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s location shoots and fashion shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Standford, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Events we cater in Standford
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Lunch at the unit base
- Music video shoots
Central London is about 42 miles from Standford, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What else we do in Standford
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
FAQs for Standford
Is Standford too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will work around changes where we can.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Standford hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Standford
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
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. Sunset in Standford is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission for the van at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
- 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