Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wildhern
Film set catering in Wildhern: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Location filming
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Wildhern
About our film set catering in Wildhern
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. Whether it is end-of-shoot parties and crew lunches at base, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Rural locations near Wildhern can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
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The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Wildhern is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm 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.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Wildhern
How far is Wildhern from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Wildhern?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you cover Wildhern?
We do. Wildhern is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Wildhern for film and TV crews
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Around Wildhern, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Wildhern is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring the van to shoots in Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Wildhern include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south)
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Why choose film set catering in Wildhern?
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
Central London is about 63 miles from Wildhern.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What affects the price in Wildhern
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
- 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