Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Chute
Film set catering in Upper Chute: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Upper Chute events
Film set catering in Upper Chute, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater music video shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Upper Chute can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
FAQs for Upper Chute
How far is Upper Chute from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Chute?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Let us know total numbers.
Can the van come to base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Where the van can park in Upper Chute
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upper Chute
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upper Chute?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Upper Chute and the whole of Hampshire
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In December, daylight in Upper Chute ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Places near Upper Chute
Also in Upper Chute
Who books film set catering in Upper Chute?
It is a morale boost.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Upper Chute is about 65 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
Upper Chute for film and TV crews
Upper Chute is about 6 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Upper Chute to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Upper Chute is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Chute Forest (2 miles south-east), Tangley (2 miles east), Redenham (3 miles south), Faberstown (3 miles south) and Clanville (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles south-west), Ludgershall (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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