Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Stoke, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Stoke and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Live events and broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Stoke events
Film set catering for your shoot in Stoke
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re frequently asked to cater ad shoots and fashion shoots on location, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Stoke, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Stoke? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Stoke: your questions answered
How far is Stoke from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
Also in Stoke
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Stoke hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Stoke and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
The process
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Light in Stoke lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Access checked by locations
- Lighting for early or late service
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Stoke
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Stoke
Service is quick from the hatch.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
Stoke is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
Crew catering near Stoke
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Stoke as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Stoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 4.1 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Stoke we cover include Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoke include Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
For event organisers in Stoke
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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