Slough · England
Film Set Catering for Farnham Common events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Farnham Common and Slough, cooking to order on site.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Live events and broadcasts
A chip van near Farnham Common
How our film set catering works in Farnham Common
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and wrap parties, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Farnham Common, check tracks and ground for the van with locations. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Farnham Common hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Farnham Common and the whole of Slough
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van if needed
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Level, firm ground at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Farnham Common
Also in Farnham Common
Farnham Common questions
Is Farnham Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Farnham Common?
Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What can crew choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base; we’ll check the route.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Crew catering near Farnham Common
Farnham Common is about 3 miles north of Slough, in Slough. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Farnham Common and the surrounding area. Farnham Common is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. Our bookings stretch from Farnham Common to Reading (17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Farnham Common are Cliveden (3.3 miles west) and Dorney Court (4.6 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Burnham station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Slough takes in SL2, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Temple Way, Common Wood and Badgers Wood; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to shoots in Egypt (1 mile north-west), East Burnham (1 mile south-west), Hedgerley (1 mile north-east), Farnham Royal (1 mile south) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Slough (3 miles south), Cippenham (3 miles south), Chalvey (4 miles south), Langley (4 miles south-east), Upton (4 miles south) and Burnham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wexham Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burnham Beeches and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Farnham Common include Caldicott School (0.6 miles south-west) and Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm allergies by email
- Update numbers if they change
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Farnham Common? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In December, daylight in Farnham Common ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Farnham Common
It works in any weather.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Farnham Common, people book us for occasions like:
- Location shoots
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Live events and broadcasts
Farnham Common is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- 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