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Film Set Catering for Badshot Lea events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Badshot Lea.
- Music video shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
Film set catering in Badshot Lea
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How our film set catering works in Badshot Lea
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. For seaside shoots and commercials and music videos, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Badshot Lea, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What else we do in Badshot Lea
What affects the price in Badshot Lea
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Badshot Lea
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Location catering around Badshot Lea
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Badshot Lea and nearby villages. Badshot Lea is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Badshot Lea to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Badshot Lea are Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Badshot Lea is on or near the B3208, good for unit base access.
Shoots anywhere in GU9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Badshot Lea include the B3208, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Badshot Lea include All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send final numbers the day before
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Long summer days in Badshot Lea, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Badshot Lea
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wrap parties
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
Central London is about 34 miles from Badshot Lea.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. The van solves that. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Badshot Lea
- A van that becomes part of the event
- We cover Badshot Lea and the whole of Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Badshot Lea
Can the van park in Weybourne LNR?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Badshot Lea?
The closest is Aldershot station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can the van come to Badshot Lea?
We do. We serve events in Badshot Lea and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
- 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