Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Upper Common events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Upper Common? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Upper Common?
How our film set catering works in Upper Common
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater treat days on a long shoot and location shoots.
Near Upper Common, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who books film set catering in Upper Common?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Commercials and music videos
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Basingstoke station is about 4.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
Also near Upper Common
What else we do in Upper Common
FAQs for Upper Common
Is Upper Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Upper Common close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you come to Upper Common?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Upper Common and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
Fewer choices mean faster service in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, Upper Common has light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Upper Common
- Something for crew to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your crew already know
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Shooting in Upper Common: unit bases and access
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Upper Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Common to Reading (18 miles away).
Upper Common is about 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Upper Common include Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in RG25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (under half a mile north-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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