Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Chobham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Chobham.
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Chobham
How our film set catering works in Chobham
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so it is hot when the break is called. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for event crews and crew morale days.
For a location shoot near Chobham, base might be in a field or farmyard. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in Chobham lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or GU24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Chobham for film and TV crews
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Across the GU24 area, we can fry fresh for your crew. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chobham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Longcross station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Chobham is on or near the A319, good for unit base access.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A319, Chobham is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Public House (within half a mile south)
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Chobham. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Chobham hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Chobham and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Chobham
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Lighting for early or late service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Chobham: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Chobham?
Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Is Chobham close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chobham.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. It is a great way to end a shoot.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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