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Film Set Catering for Flexford events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Flexford and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue.
- Crew morale days
- Wrap parties
- Stills shoots
Fresh fish and chips in Flexford
Film set catering in Flexford, cooked to order
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and live events and broadcasts.
Rural locations near Flexford can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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What else we do in Flexford
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. On a winter shoot near Flexford, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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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 get it right:
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Flexford hosts choose us
- Events in Flexford and across Surrey
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- The location’s agreement
- Access checked by locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Flexford
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers.
Flexford: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Flexford?
Wanborough station, in Flexford itself.
How far is Flexford from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes, it is a popular wrap. Tell us the details.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you park at the unit base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Crew catering near Flexford
Flexford is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Flexford and nearby villages. We take the van to 395 places in Surrey.
Central London is about 31 miles from Flexford. For cast and crew travelling by train, Wanborough station is in Flexford itself.
We cover shoots in every part of the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Christmaspie Avenue, Orchard Close and Cull's Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Willey Green (1 mile north-east) and Wyke (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles south-west) and Ash Museum (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Flexford include Ash Manor School (2.5 miles west)
- 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