Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Weavers Down
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Weavers Down and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering in Weavers Down
Step by step
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. On a winter shoot near Weavers Down, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Getting 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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in Weavers Down, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For wrap celebrations and crew morale days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Weavers Down, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan bins and waste at base
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Where the van can park in Weavers Down
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Weavers Down
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Location catering around Weavers Down
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Weavers Down or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 683 places across Hampshire. We serve events right across the region, from Weavers Down to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Weavers Down is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Weavers Down is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Here we cover the GU30 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot at a home on Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Weavers Down we cover include Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Weavers Down include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
Events we cater in Weavers Down
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Stills shoots
- Location shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Outside broadcasts
For cast and crew travelling by train, Liphook station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weavers Down: your questions answered
Is Weavers Down close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Weavers Down?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Weavers Down.
Can the van come to Weavers Down?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Weavers Down. For a quote, use our quote form.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
More for events in Weavers Down
What affects the price in Weavers Down
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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