Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Thedden events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Thedden.
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Thedden
Film set catering in Thedden, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. For crew morale days and outside broadcasts, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Thedden, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Thedden, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Thedden
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Agree how the base is left
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Room for the crew to queue
- Level, firm ground at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Thedden
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Crew catering near Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your shoot in Thedden will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Thedden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Thedden are Bentworth Hall (1 mile west) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.6 miles east.
We serve shoots across GU34. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Within reach you will find King's Hill.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thedden? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Thedden: your questions answered
Is Thedden too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Thedden close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Tell us the details.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Thedden
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Thedden
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
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 normally simpler.
- 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