Slough · England
Film Set Catering in Datchet
Film set catering in Datchet: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Stills shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Datchet?
How our film set catering works in Datchet
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater stills shoots and commercials and music videos.
Shoots around Datchet often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Datchet
Can the van park in Home Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Datchet from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Slough included. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What can crew choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Update numbers if they change
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Perfect for your shoot in Datchet
It is ideal for short jobs.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Within reach of Datchet are historic houses such as Frogmore House (1 mile south-west) and Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Datchet
Other occasions in Datchet
Why choose a fish and chip van in Datchet?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Datchet
- Bookings across Slough, including Datchet
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Datchet, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Datchet
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Shooting in Datchet: unit bases and access
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. From the centre of Datchet to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Datchet is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Datchet to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Datchet is about 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in Datchet: Datchet station.
We take the van to shoots all over the SL3 postcode area. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, London Road and Percy Place, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Being one of Slough’s larger places, Datchet has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Churchmead School (within half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Stag pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In December, daylight in Datchet ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Datchet? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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