Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Chertsey, Surrey
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Chertsey and the surrounding area.
- Location filming
- Period dramas on location
- Lunch at the unit base
Book the van in Chertsey
Film set catering in Chertsey, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. We’re often asked to cater seaside shoots and crew lunches at base, with cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Around Chertsey, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Permission for the van at base
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Chertsey
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Chertsey and the whole of Surrey
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Chertsey
Is Chertsey close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Could you trade in Woburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, and crews love it. Send us the date and place.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t 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.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Why choose film set catering in Chertsey?
It’s a morale boost.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music video shoots
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
For crew arriving by train, Chertsey has its own station, Chertsey station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Chertsey. At midsummer, Chertsey has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Send final numbers the day before
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What comes out of the fryer
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.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Chertsey for film and TV crews
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chertsey and the surrounding area. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chertsey to Guildford (10 miles away).
Chertsey is on or near the A317 and A320, good for unit base access. Within reach of Chertsey are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (1.5 miles south-west) and Byfleet Manor (4.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in KT16 and KT15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Chertsey include the A317 and A320, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Chertsey, we cover Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Sir William Perkins's School (under half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (under half a mile north-east)
More for events in Chertsey
- 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