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Film Set Catering for Old Woking events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Old Woking and the surrounding area.
- Stills shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- Commercials and music videos
A chip van near Old Woking
How our film set catering works in Old Woking
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and end-of-shoot parties.
For a shoot in a place like Old Woking, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Old Woking
How far is Old Woking from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in White Rose Lane?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Old Woking?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Old Woking is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, include them in numbers. Tell us the day before.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Old Woking for film and TV crews
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Bookings in Old Woking come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Old Woking is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van.
Old Woking is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Old Woking are Byfleet Manor (3.8 miles north-east) and Clandon Park (3.8 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Old Woking, so check vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in GU22 and GU23, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to shoots in Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Old Woking include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- The location’s agreement
- A clear route to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
- Share the base location and route
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In December, daylight in Old Woking ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Woking?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Old Woking and across Surrey
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Woking? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Places near Old Woking
What else we do in Old Woking
- 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