Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Wildmoor, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Wildmoor.
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
Film set catering in Wildmoor
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Film set catering in Wildmoor, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it is event crews and end-of-shoot parties, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Wildmoor, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
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A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Wildmoor and the whole of Hampshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Wildmoor for film and TV crews
Wildmoor is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wildmoor and nearby villages. Wildmoor is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Wildmoor to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bramley (Hants) station is about 2.8 miles away. Within reach of Wildmoor are historic houses such as The Vyne (3 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (3.6 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Chineham (1 mile west), Water End (2 miles south), Andwell (2 miles south), Old Basing (2 miles south-west) and Lychpit (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
A little further out are Festival Place (3.7 miles south-west) and Basing House (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find The Mill Field.
Where the van can park in Wildmoor
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Lighting for early or late service
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wildmoor
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your shoot. We handle the cooking and serving. In December, daylight in Wildmoor ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Wildmoor?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wildmoor and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Music video shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Seaside shoots
Central London is about 42 miles from Wildmoor.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wildmoor: your questions answered
Is Wildmoor too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Wildmoor?
The closest is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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