Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Test Valley events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Test Valley and the surrounding area.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Wrap celebrations
- Music video shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Test Valley
How our film set catering works in Test Valley
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We are often asked to cater live events and broadcasts and commercials and music videos, with pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Test Valley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. At midsummer, Test Valley has light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Test Valley for film and TV crews
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Test Valley. Test Valley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Test Valley to Reading (22 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Test Valley are Stargroves (2.7 miles north) and Highclere Castle (3.3 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Within reach you’ll find Pilot Hill.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Test Valley
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in Test Valley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Test Valley
Do you come out to small places like Test Valley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Test Valley from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Test Valley.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Perfect for your shoot in Test Valley
Crews love a chip van day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Location shoots
- Stills shoots
- Music video shoots
- Event crews
Central London is about 59 miles from Test Valley, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Test Valley
Other occasions in Test Valley
- 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