Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Trotton Marsh
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Trotton Marsh and across Hampshire.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Trotton Marsh
How our film set catering works in Trotton Marsh
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for fashion shoots on location and location shoots.
Near Trotton Marsh, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Trotton Marsh questions
Which station is closest to Trotton Marsh?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Trotton Marsh too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we will explain the options before you book.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Where the van can park in Trotton Marsh
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Trotton Marsh
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Also in Trotton Marsh
Perfect for your shoot in Trotton Marsh
Service is quick from the hatch.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Trotton Marsh, people book us for events such as:
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Wrap celebrations
Trotton Marsh is roughly 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
Trotton Marsh for film and TV crews
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU30, we can bring the van to you. Trotton Marsh is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north. Within reach of Trotton Marsh are historic houses such as Cowdray House (4.2 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Trotton Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the GU30 and GU31 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Trotton Marsh, we also cover Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your shoot. On a winter shoot near Trotton Marsh, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Trotton Marsh
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the space and the way in
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Name a contact in the production office
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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