Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wolverton Common
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Wolverton Common. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Wolverton Common
Film set catering in Wolverton Common, fried fresh
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for treat days on a long shoot and seaside and period locations.
Near Wolverton Common, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Also near Wolverton Common
What else we do in Wolverton Common
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A clear route to base
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
For event organisers in Wolverton Common
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wolverton Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose film set catering in Wolverton Common?
It lifts the crew.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wolverton Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Outside broadcasts
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Central London is about 49 miles from Wolverton Common.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- VAT, if it applies
Wolverton Common for film and TV crews
Wolverton Common is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. In and around Wolverton Common, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your crew. We take the van to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Midgham station, about 4.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
For shoots in RG26, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many crew. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Wolverton Road and Holt Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Townsend (1 mile south), Axmansford (1 mile north-east), Inhurst (2 miles north-east), Baughurst (2 miles north-east) and Heath End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. At midsummer, Wolverton Common has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:10pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
FAQs for Wolverton Common
Which station is closest to Wolverton Common?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is Wolverton Common too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can the van come to our wrap?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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