Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Byfleet
Film set catering in Byfleet: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Outside broadcasts
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
Book the van in Byfleet
Film set catering in Byfleet, cooked to order
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we’ll work around it. Typical bookings include location shoots and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a location shoot near Byfleet, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 will work through them with you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning a shoot in Byfleet
Byfleet is about 3 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. For shoots in Byfleet, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Byfleet is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Byfleet to Guildford (8 miles away).
Byfleet is roughly 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Byfleet & New Haw station is about 0.8 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in KT14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Church Road, High Road and Binfield Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Byfleet we cover include Wisley (1 mile south), New Haw (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile north), Pyrford Green (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Fullbrook School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Blue Anchor Hotel (within half a mile east)
Perfect for your shoot in Byfleet
It is ideal for short jobs.
In Byfleet and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew lunches at base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Historic houses near Byfleet include Byfleet Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Botleys Mansion (3.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Byfleet is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Byfleet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Byfleet questions
Which station is closest to Byfleet?
The closest is Byfleet & New Haw station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far is Byfleet from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
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, use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Byfleet
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for crew to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
More for events in Byfleet
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Access checked by locations
- Room for the crew to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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