Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Steep, Hampshire
Film set catering in Steep: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew morale days
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Steep?
Where the van can park in Steep
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Level, firm ground at base
- The location’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
How our film set catering works in Steep
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Typical bookings include treat days on a long shoot and wrap parties, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a shoot in a place like Steep, tracks and soft ground need checking. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Common questions in Steep
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Steep?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Steep for film and TV crews
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Steep will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Steep to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Steep is roughly 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Steep, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU32, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Church Road and Mill 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 Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
For event organisers in Steep
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Nearby places to Steep
Other occasions in Steep
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Steep? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Steep?
It’s a morale boost.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Steep and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Petersfield station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When final numbers are due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Winter shoots near Steep chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
- 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