Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Upton Grey, Hampshire
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Upton Grey and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside shoots
- End-of-shoot parties
Planning an event in Upton Grey?
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
How our film set catering works in Upton Grey
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is event crews and crew lunches at base, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Rural locations near Upton Grey can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planning a shoot in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Upton Grey, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upton Grey to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Upton Grey is roughly 44 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in RG25, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Upton Grey, we cover Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Open spaces near Upton Grey include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Upton Grey
Also in Upton Grey
Occasions we serve in Upton Grey
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
Whatever the occasion in Upton Grey, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Music video shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hook station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Light in Upton Grey lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- The location’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What affects the price in Upton Grey
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Upton Grey questions
Do you come out to small places like Upton Grey?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Upton Grey close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Do you cover Upton Grey?
We do. We serve events in Upton Grey and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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