Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Woodside, Hampshire
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Woodside? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Period dramas on location
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
A chip van near Woodside
Film set catering in Woodside, fried fresh
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Whether it is period dramas on location and crew treats on long shoot days, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Woodside, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Also near Woodside
Also in Woodside
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Crew will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Long summer days in Woodside, with light until about 9:25pm, suit evening wraps outdoors, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Woodside
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Hampshire, including Woodside
Woodside for film and TV crews
Woodside is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. In and around Woodside, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Woodside is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 26 miles away.
Anywhere in SP11, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Woodside, we cover Vernham Dean (1 mile east) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (10 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south-east) and Overton (12 miles east).
Open spaces near Woodside include Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Woodside
Crews love a chip van day.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Period dramas on location
- Photo shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Wrap celebrations
Woodside is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Questions from Woodside
How far is Woodside from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Woodside 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Put allergy details in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Access checked by locations
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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