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Film and TV set catering in Charlton, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Charlton and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Shoots on location
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
A chip van near Charlton
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Charlton, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Charlton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Film set catering in Charlton, fried fresh
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include wrap celebrations and unit base lunches, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Charlton, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Level, firm ground at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Charlton?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Charlton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Charlton: your questions answered
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you park at the unit base?
Typically, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Send final numbers the day before
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Location catering around Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. For a shoot in Charlton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Charlton. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Charlton to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Charlton is about 16 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east.
Shoots anywhere in TW17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Charlton, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
- 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