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Film and TV set catering in Brookwood, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Brookwood and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
Book the van in Brookwood
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Brookwood
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater live events and broadcasts and ad shoots.
Rural locations near Brookwood can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in Brookwood
- Bookings across Surrey, including Brookwood
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Brookwood
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Crew catering near Brookwood
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Brookwood. Brookwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For crew arriving by train, Brookwood station serves Brookwood directly.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Brookwood: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Questions from Brookwood
Can the van park in Brookwood Lye?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Brookwood?
Brookwood has its own station: Brookwood station.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
We expect changes. Keep us updated and we’ll adapt.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Occasions we serve in Brookwood
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
These are some of the bookings we take in Brookwood and Surrey:
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Lunch at the unit base
Central London is about 27 miles from Brookwood, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
Towns and villages near Brookwood
Also in Brookwood
- 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