Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Laleham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Laleham.
- Lunch at the unit base
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Fresh fish and chips in Laleham
Where the van can park in Laleham
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- Room for the crew to queue
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Film set catering in Laleham, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. We are often asked to cater wrap parties and outside broadcasts, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
For a location shoot near Laleham, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Laleham
Which station is closest to Laleham?
Staines station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Laleham.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Something for crew to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Long summer days in Laleham, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Places near Laleham
Also in Laleham
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Laleham: unit bases and access
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Laleham and the surrounding area. We serve 395 places in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Laleham to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Within reach of Laleham are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Staines station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
We take the van to shoots all over the TW18 postcode area and the streets around it. From Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover shoots in Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Confirm allergies by email
- Name a contact in the production office
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A dining area at base helps.
- 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