Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wherwell Wood, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Wherwell Wood and across Hampshire.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Wherwell Wood
Who books film set catering in Wherwell Wood?
Crews love a chip van day, especially on long shoots.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wherwell Wood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Stills shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Andover station, about 2.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Film set catering for your shoot in Wherwell Wood
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. For live events and broadcasts and wrap parties, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Wherwell Wood, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Flag any coeliac crew
We take our used oil and waste with us.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Nearby places to Wherwell Wood
More for events in Wherwell Wood
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What you get with us
- Events in Wherwell Wood and across Hampshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for crew to gather round
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Questions from Wherwell Wood
Which station is closest to Wherwell Wood?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Wherwell Wood close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Location catering around Wherwell Wood
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For shoots in Wherwell Wood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Wherwell Wood is roughly 63 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in SP11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Wherwell Wood include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A clear route to base
- Level, firm ground at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and we agree exactly where before the day. Light in Wherwell Wood lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Wherwell Wood, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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