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Film Set Catering for Longcross events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Longcross and Surrey, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Longcross
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, Longcross has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Film set catering in Longcross, cooked to order
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for lunch at the unit base and wrap celebrations.
Rural locations near Longcross can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
What else we do in Longcross
Perfect for your shoot in Longcross
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Longcross:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Seaside and period locations
- Photo shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Longcross is roughly 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Shooting in Longcross: unit bases and access
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. People in Longcross book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Longcross is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Longcross station is about 0.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.3 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of KT16. Streets in the area include Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Longcross, we cover Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Wrap parties add up. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Longcross hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Longcross
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or KT16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Longcross questions
What’s the nearest station to Longcross?
The closest is Longcross station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Longcross too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Longcross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Longcross. For a quote, use our quote form.
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 and we’ll reply with a price.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Name a contact in the production office
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Agree how the base is left
- Send final numbers the day before
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Lighting for early or late service
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- 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