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Film and TV set catering in Oxshott, Surrey
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew makes the food a highlight of your shoot in Oxshott.
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Oxshott
Film set catering for your shoot in Oxshott
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for ad shoots and seaside shoots.
Shoots around Oxshott often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Oxshott
Other occasions in Oxshott
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Light in Oxshott lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Contact us 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.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Oxshott?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Nearby historic houses include The Homewood (1.8 miles north-west) and Byfleet Manor (4.6 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
Common questions in Oxshott
Could you trade in Claygate Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Oxshott?
Oxshott has its own station: Oxshott station.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission for the van at base
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Let us know about coeliac disease
A short menu keeps the line moving.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Planning a shoot in Oxshott
Oxshott is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. In and around Oxshott, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Oxshott is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Oxshott to Guildford (11 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Oxshott station is in Oxshott itself. Central London is about 16 miles from Oxshott, within easy reach for London-based crews. Oxshott is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in KT22, KT11 and KT10, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a shoot at a home on High Street, Oakshade Road and Silverdale Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover shoots in Pachesham Park (1 mile south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles east), Cobham (2 miles west) and Claygate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (4 miles east), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (10 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Elmbridge Museum (2.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Oxshott includes Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Schools near Oxshott include Danes Hill School (under half a mile south) and Therfield School (2 miles south-east)
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Oxshott hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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