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Film and TV set catering in Penny Pot, Surrey
Looking for a fish and chip van for the crew in Penny Pot? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Penny Pot events
About our film set catering in Penny Pot
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. For crew treats on long shoot days and music video shoots, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
For a shoot in a place like Penny Pot, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Penny Pot: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Penny Pot?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Penny Pot?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac crew in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Occasions we serve in Penny Pot
It’s ideal for short jobs.
These are some of the bookings we take around Penny Pot:
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
Penny Pot is about 25 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Penny Pot? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Long summer days in Penny Pot, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Penny Pot hosts choose us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Penny Pot
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
For event organisers in Penny Pot
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning a shoot in Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. For shoots in Penny Pot, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Penny Pot. Penny Pot is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Penny Pot include Botleys Mansion (4.4 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 2.7 miles south.
Shoots anywhere in GU24 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We also bring the van to shoots in Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Penny Pot
Also in Penny Pot
- 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