Slough · England
Film and TV set catering in Ditton, Slough
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Ditton.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Location filming
- Wrap celebrations
Film set catering for Ditton events
About our film set catering in Ditton
Seaside and period locations suit a fish and chip van perfectly. For event crews and stills shoots, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Ditton, check tracks and ground for the van. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Permission for the van at base
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Crew catering near Ditton
Ditton is about 2 miles south-east of Slough, in Slough. Shoots in Ditton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Datchet station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Ditton is roughly 20 miles from central London.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Thorn Road, Ditton Road and London Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Datchet (1 mile south-west), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Brands Hill (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (2 miles south) and Colnbrook (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Cippenham (4 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north), Huntercombe (4 miles north-west) and Farnham Common (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Windsor Castle (1.7 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Stoke Common.
- Schools near Ditton include Ditton Park Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and Upton Court Grammar School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Stag pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Ditton questions
What’s the nearest station to Ditton?
Datchet station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Ditton close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Update numbers if they change
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Agree the waste plan with locations
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ditton?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A chip van suits short shoots and treat days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Ditton hosts choose us
- Something for crew to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Ditton has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Perfect for your shoot in Ditton
Service is quick from the hatch.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
- Unit base lunches
- Stills shoots
Historic houses near Ditton include Frogmore House (1.7 miles south-west) and Windsor Castle (1.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Places near Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
- 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