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Film and TV set catering in Ash Vale, Surrey
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Ash Vale and across Surrey.
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
Fresh fish and chips in Ash Vale
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Long summer days in Ash Vale, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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 set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Ash Vale, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Ash Vale
A van can get a crew fed quickly within the lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and commercials and music videos.
Near Ash Vale, base may be a field or yard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Ash Vale? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in Ash Vale
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Ash Vale
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Period dramas on location
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Ash Vale is on or near the B3165 and B3166, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Location catering around Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Ash Vale or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ash Vale to Guildford (7 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ash Vale station, about 0.5 miles north. Ash Vale is about 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the GU12 and GU14 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Ash Vale sits on or near the B3165 and B3166, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Ash Vale, we also cover Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Schools near Ash Vale include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
FAQs for Ash Vale
What’s the nearest station to Ash Vale?
The closest is Ash Vale station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Ash Vale close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to Ash Vale?
We do. We serve events in Ash Vale and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
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, including Ash Vale.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Share the base location and route
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
A short menu keeps the line moving.
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