Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Whitehill, Hampshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Whitehill and the surrounding area.
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Whitehill
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Film set catering in Whitehill, fried fresh
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll work around it. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater outside broadcasts and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Whitehill, base may be a field or yard. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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What else we do in Whitehill
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Permission for the van at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Share the base location and route
- Send final numbers the day before
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Whitehill is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Whitehill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Whitehill questions
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Whitehill from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Perfect for your shoot in Whitehill
It works in any weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap celebrations
- Event crews
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
Whitehill is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Whitehill and across Hampshire
- Something for crew to gather round
- A menu almost everyone likes
Planning a shoot in Whitehill
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whitehill is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.7 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Whitehill, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Whitehill include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1 mile north-east)
- 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