Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Tidworth events
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Tidworth? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Shoots on location
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Tidworth events
About our film set catering in Tidworth
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for outside broadcasts and crew lunches at base.
Around Tidworth, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
How it works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter shoots near Tidworth chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December, so lunch at base is often in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Tidworth, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning a shoot in Tidworth
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Bookings in Tidworth come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Tidworth is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Tidworth is about 70 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in SP9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Tidworth include the A338 and A3026, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Close by, we cover shoots in Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Clarendon Infants' School (less than half a mile south-east)
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Occasions we serve in Tidworth
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Tidworth is on or near the A338 and A3026, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why Tidworth hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Tidworth and the whole of Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Lighting for early or late service
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- Space in front of the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Questions from Tidworth
Is Tidworth close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tidworth.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you come to Tidworth?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Tidworth is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
- Send final numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A dining area at base helps.
Nearby places to Tidworth
More for events in Tidworth
- 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