Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Vernham Dean events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Vernham Dean.
- Outside broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Planning an event in Vernham Dean?
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Film set catering in Vernham Dean, cooked to order
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for music video shoots and live events and broadcasts.
Near Vernham Dean, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Vernham Dean? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Vernham Dean
Is Vernham Dean close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Vernham Dean 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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Do you come to Vernham Dean?
Yes, we do. Vernham Dean is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Update numbers if they change
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Other occasions in Vernham Dean
Occasions we serve in Vernham Dean
It works in any weather.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
Vernham Dean is roughly 62 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
Shooting in Vernham Dean: unit bases and access
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Vernham Dean, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Vernham Dean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 25 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bulpits Hill and Back Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Vernham Dean, we also cover Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Open spaces near Vernham Dean include Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Vernham Dean
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Winter shoots near Vernham Dean chase the light, which goes at about 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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