Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Whitchurch, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Whitchurch? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
Planning an event in Whitchurch?
Film set catering for your shoot in Whitchurch
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and seaside shoots.
Near Whitchurch, base may be a field or yard. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Why choose film set catering in Whitchurch?
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew morale days
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Whitchurch is about 57 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What happens on the day
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. On a winter shoot near Whitchurch, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Whitchurch questions
Which station is closest to Whitchurch?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
How far is Whitchurch from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we will go through it.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can crew choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Whitchurch
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Whitchurch or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Whitchurch is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 22 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away. The B3400 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Whitchurch.
We serve shoots across RG28. Streets in the area include London Road, Station Road and London Street, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Whitchurch is on the B3400, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to shoots in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Testbourne Community School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red House Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Plan bins at the unit base.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Whitchurch?
For a crew treat, a chip van is hard to beat in Whitchurch. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Whitchurch
- Something for crew to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Whitchurch
More for events in Whitchurch
- 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