Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Townsend
Film set catering in Townsend: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering for Townsend events
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Film set catering in Townsend, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. We’re often asked to cater stills shoots and wrap celebrations, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Townsend, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Also near Townsend
What else we do in Townsend
Crew catering near Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Townsend, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Townsend. Townsend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Midgham station is about 4.9 miles away.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. On a winter shoot near Townsend, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Townsend
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
FAQs for Townsend
Which station is closest to Townsend?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Is Townsend too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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