Hampshire · England
Film and TV set catering in Worthy Down, Hampshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Worthy Down.
- Wrap celebrations
- Period dramas on location
- Location filming
Film set catering in Worthy Down
Film set catering in Worthy Down, fried fresh
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, without needing a kitchen on location. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for seaside shoots and lunch at the unit base.
Rural locations near Worthy Down can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Planning a shoot in Worthy Down
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a shoot in Worthy Down, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Worthy Down. Worthy Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Worthy Down to Southampton (14 miles away).
Worthy Down is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
Questions from Worthy Down
Do you come out to small places like Worthy Down?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Worthy Down close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to Worthy Down?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Worthy Down is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the crew to queue
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in Worthy Down
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first crew wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Light in Worthy Down lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Worthy Down
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Worthy Down and across Hampshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree how the base is left
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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