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Film and TV set catering in Castle Green, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Castle Green.
- Outside broadcasts
- Shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
A chip van near Castle Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Castle Green
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. For event crews and treat days on a long shoot, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips and more.
Near Castle Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Questions from Castle Green
Is Castle Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Castle Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Castle Green
Events we cater in Castle Green
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Castle Green book the van for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
Castle Green is roughly 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your crew already know
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Castle Green
Castle Green is about 2 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. In and around Castle Green, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Castle Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Brookwood station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (4.2 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Scotts Grove Road, Guildford Road and Scott's Grove Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For shoots just outside Castle Green, we cover Penny Pot (1 mile north-west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east), West End (1 mile west) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Brookwood Hospital (1.6 miles south) and Chobham Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Castle Green
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. On a winter shoot near Castle Green, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or GU24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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