Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Old Dean
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for the crew in Old Dean and across Surrey.
- Crew lunches at base
- Event crews
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Old Dean?
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Space in front of the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
Film set catering in Old Dean, cooked to order
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. We park at the unit base and cook to order. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap parties and outside broadcasts.
Around Old Dean, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
More for events in Old Dean
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Old Dean ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Location catering around Old Dean
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. We serve shoots at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Old Dean and nearby villages. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Old Dean to Guildford (9 miles away).
Old Dean is roughly 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in GU15 and GU19 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Old Dean, we cover Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Dean includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Old Dean
It is self-contained, just a spot at the unit base.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- End-of-shoot parties
- Unit base lunches
- Outside broadcasts
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Update numbers if they change
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
A chip van compared with other options
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Old Dean and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
FAQs for Old Dean
How far is Old Dean from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Poors Allotment?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Old Dean?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Old Dean and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van come to base?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we’ll check the route.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your shoot and we will send a quote.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
- 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