Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Stockbridge, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stockbridge? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap celebrations
Book the van in Stockbridge
Film set catering in Stockbridge, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. For music video shoots and crew morale days, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Rural locations near Stockbridge can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Stockbridge and the whole of Hampshire
Also near Stockbridge
Also in Stockbridge
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Stockbridge is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planning a shoot in Stockbridge
Stockbridge is about 7 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your shoot in Stockbridge, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
We serve shoots across SO20 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Old London Road, High Street and New Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Stockbridge we cover include Longstock (1 mile north), Leckford (2 miles north-east), Fullerton (3 miles north-east), Cottonworth (3 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south).
- Schools near Stockbridge include Test Valley School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Vine Inn (less than half a mile south)
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- A clear route to base
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree how the base is left
- Share the base location and route
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Name a contact in the production office
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
FAQs for Stockbridge
Is Stockbridge too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Stockbridge close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
- 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