Slough · England
Film and TV set catering in Egypt, Slough
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Egypt and Slough, frying fresh at your venue.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Shoots on location
- Event crews
Film set catering in Egypt
How our film set catering works in Egypt
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include wrap parties and commercials and music videos, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Egypt, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Egypt? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Egypt
What else we do in Egypt
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A clear route to base
- Permission for the van at base
- Space in front of the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
Planning a shoot in Egypt
Egypt is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. In and around Egypt, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Burnham station is about 2.9 miles away. Central London is about 23 miles from Egypt, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in SL2, we can fry fresh for your crew. Local streets include Cages Wood Drive, Hammond End and The Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Egypt, we also cover Farnham Common (1 mile south-east), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), East Burnham (1 mile south), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (5 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Egypt include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Egypt include Caldicott School (0.8 miles south) and Beechwood School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Light in Egypt lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Egypt
Is Egypt close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Egypt?
The closest is Burnham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you cover Egypt?
We do. Egypt is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We expect changes. A contact on the day is all we need.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
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.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. A van brings lunch to base. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before you book
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Plan bins at the unit base.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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