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Film and TV set catering in Hythe End, Surrey
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Hythe End.
- Location filming
- Live events and broadcasts
- Music video shoots
Film set catering for Hythe End events
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Film set catering in Hythe End, fried fresh
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for shoots on location and wrap parties.
For a shoot in a place like Hythe End, tracks and soft ground need checking with locations. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Why choose film set catering in Hythe End?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Outside broadcasts
- Stills shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Hythe End are Frogmore House (3.2 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
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 is hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A queue area clear of trucks
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hythe End
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Hythe End
How far is Hythe End from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Hythe End?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. We will agree the spot with your location manager.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, Hythe End has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Send final numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Share the base location and route
We take our used oil and waste with us.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Location catering around Hythe End
Hythe End is about 1 mile north of Egham, in Surrey. In and around Hythe End, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Hythe End is roughly 20 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, Wraysbury station is about 1 mile away.
For shoots in TW19, we just need to know where the van can park. From Feathers Lane, Sarsby Drive and Mafeking Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover shoots in Egham (1 mile south), Wraysbury (1 mile north-west), Egham Hythe (1 mile south-east), Englefield Green (2 miles south-west) and Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Hythe End include Manorcroft Primary School (1.1 miles south) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Places near Hythe End
Also in Hythe End
- 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