Slough · England
Film and TV set catering in Horton, Slough
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Horton.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
Planning an event in Horton?
Film set catering for your shoot in Horton
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Whether it is live events and broadcasts and period dramas on location, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
Near Horton, check tracks and ground for the van. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Location catering around Horton
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. We serve shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horton and the surrounding area. We cover all 31 towns and villages across Slough. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sunnymeads station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (2.5 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of SL3 and TW19 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Horton, we also cover Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). The countryside around Horton includes Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Langley Grammar School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells Public House (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Horton has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Horton
It’s quick to serve within a lunch break.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside and period locations
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
Horton is about 19 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Why choose a fish and chip van in Horton?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a fish and chip van is a great choice. 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 book our van in Horton
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Also near Horton
Other occasions in Horton
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree how the base is left
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Horton? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
FAQs for Horton
Is Horton close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Is Horton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, on level ground at base.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you have documents for productions?
Tell us what the production needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Slough. Find your area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
- Room for the crew to queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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