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Film Set Catering in Holt Pound
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Holt Pound. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Shoots on location
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Holt Pound?
Common questions in Holt Pound
What’s the nearest station to Holt Pound?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
How far is Holt Pound from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Where does the van go on location?
Normally, with a level spot. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Film set catering in Holt Pound, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We’re frequently asked to cater seaside shoots and event crews, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Holt Pound, check tracks and ground for the van. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Holt Pound ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Holt Pound? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Places near Holt Pound
Also in Holt Pound
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear route to base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Occasions we serve in Holt Pound
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Holt Pound, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
- Music video shoots
- Location filming
Historic houses near Holt Pound include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Holt Pound
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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 a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. For shoots in Holt Pound, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Holt Pound is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Holt Pound is about 39 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holt Pound, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Fullers Road and The Wickets; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Holt Pound we cover include Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Holt Pound include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Agree how the base is left
- Confirm numbers the day before
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
- 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