Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in Littleton, Surrey
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 Littleton.
- Seaside shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
Fresh fish and chips in Littleton
How our film set catering works in Littleton
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For seaside shoots and lunch at the unit base, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Littleton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Perfect for your shoot in Littleton
It works in any weather, which matters on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Stills shoots
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (3.7 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
Towns and villages near Littleton
What else we do in Littleton
Questions from Littleton
Is Littleton close to London?
About 17 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Littleton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Littleton
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Update numbers if they change
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Confirm allergies by email
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Crew catering near Littleton
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. For shoots in Littleton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Littleton to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 17 miles from Littleton, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Shepperton station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of the TW17 postcode area. Local streets include Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.8 miles west)
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Long summer days in Littleton, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Littleton?
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. The van cooks on site. 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. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Littleton
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod 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