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Film Set Catering in Bentley
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Bentley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Ad shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
A chip van near Bentley
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bentley? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Film set catering in Bentley, cooked to order
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s fashion shoots on location and crew lunches at base, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
For a shoot in a place like Bentley, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Bentley
It needs no kitchen on location.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Bentley:
- Ad shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Photo shoots
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
Where the van can park in Bentley
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bentley
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Crew catering near Bentley
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Bentley to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bentley to Guildford (14 miles away).
Within reach of Bentley are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 40 miles from Bentley.
For shoots in GU10 and GU34, we just need to know where the van can park. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Bentley we cover include Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Open spaces near Bentley include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches on set, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Surrey, including Bentley
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bentley
Which station is closest to Bentley?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bentley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What will the production need?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you come to Bentley?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Bentley and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In December, daylight in Bentley ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU10 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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