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Film and TV set catering in Colnbrook, Slough
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Colnbrook? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
A chip van near Colnbrook
How our film set catering works in Colnbrook
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Whether it is period dramas on location and commercials and music videos, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Colnbrook, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything is fried fresh at your shoot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Share the base location and route
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Colnbrook and across Slough
- A clear quote before you book
- Something for crew to gather round
What affects the price in Colnbrook
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Colnbrook
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Colnbrook, people book us for occasions like:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Wrap celebrations
- Location shoots
For crew arriving by train, Sunnymeads station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Colnbrook
Is Colnbrook too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Colnbrook?
The closest is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Planning a shoot in Colnbrook
Colnbrook is about 4 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. For shoots in Colnbrook, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 31 places across Slough. Our bookings stretch from Colnbrook to Guildford (16 miles away).
Historic houses near Colnbrook include Frogmore House (3 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Colnbrook is roughly 19 miles from central London.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Rayners Close and Drift Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Colnbrook, we also cover Poyle (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Stanwell Moor (2 miles south-east) and Ditton (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (5 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (3.4 miles west) and Upton Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Colnbrook: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
Towns and villages near Colnbrook
Other occasions in Colnbrook
- 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