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Film Set Catering in Myrke
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Myrke and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Fashion shoots on location
- Location filming
Film set catering for Myrke events
Crew catering near Myrke
Myrke is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. For shoots in Myrke, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Myrke is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Within reach of Myrke are historic houses such as Windsor Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Frogmore House (1.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 21 miles from Myrke, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in SL3, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Ditton (1 mile south-east), Datchet (1 mile south-east), Sunnymeads (3 miles south-east), Brands Hill (3 miles south-east) and Old Windsor (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (4 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Myrke includes Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Myrke include St Mary's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.8 miles north)
Film set catering for your shoot in Myrke
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater period dramas on location and outside broadcasts.
Rural locations near Myrke can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Why choose film set catering in Myrke?
It needs no kitchen on location, just a spot at the unit base.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
- Seaside shoots
- Location filming
For crew arriving by train, Slough station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
Places near Myrke
Also in Myrke
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Myrke. Winter shoots near Myrke chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send final numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
What affects the price in Myrke
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Where the van can park in Myrke
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
- Lighting for early or late service
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Myrke
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Myrke
Which station is closest to Myrke?
Slough station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park in Herschel Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We can. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll work around changes where we can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Myrke?
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Myrke hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Myrke and across Slough
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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