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Film Set Catering for Christmas Pie events
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Christmas Pie? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Outside broadcasts
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Christmas Pie
Film set catering in Christmas Pie, fried fresh
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for seaside shoots and fashion shoots on location.
Near Christmas Pie, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Christmas Pie
What else we do in Christmas Pie
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. The van cooks on site. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Christmas Pie
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Agree how the base is left
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for special diets
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Location catering around Christmas Pie
Christmas Pie is about 2 miles east of Ash, in Surrey. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Christmas Pie or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Christmas Pie is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Historic houses near Christmas Pie include Wanborough Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (3.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Christmas Pie is about 31 miles from central London.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Cull's Road, Westwood Lane and Flexford Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Flexford (1 mile north), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Puttenham (1 mile south) and Willey Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (14 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (2.5 miles west)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (2.6 miles south-west)
Christmas Pie: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Christmas Pie?
Christmas Pie has its own station: Wanborough station.
Is Christmas Pie too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you come to Christmas Pie?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Christmas Pie. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
Perfect for your shoot in Christmas Pie
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Christmas Pie, people book us for occasions like:
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Christmas Pie: Wanborough station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. On a winter shoot near Christmas Pie, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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