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Film Set Catering in Penton Hook
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Penton Hook and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Location shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
Fresh fish and chips in Penton Hook
Film set catering in Penton Hook, cooked to order
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for photo shoots and location shoots.
Near Penton Hook, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Name a contact in the production office
- Flag any coeliac crew
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A dining area at base helps.
Before you choose a 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:
- The location’s agreement
- A route in the van can manage, with no low branches or tight lanes
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, Penton Hook has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
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 nobody has to miss the shoot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Penton Hook
It works in any weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Penton Hook and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
- Event crews
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Penton Hook
Can the van park in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Penton Hook?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we will go through it.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac crew when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you come to Penton Hook?
We do. We serve events in Penton Hook and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Crew catering near Penton Hook
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We cover Penton Hook as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Penton Hook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.5 miles south. Penton Hook is about 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in KT16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside Penton Hook, we cover Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Penton Hook include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
Towns and villages near Penton Hook
Also in Penton Hook
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page 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