Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Pirbright
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Pirbright. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Event crews
- Location filming
A chip van near Pirbright
How our film set catering works in Pirbright
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater event crews and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Pirbright, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
Shooting in Pirbright: unit bases and access
Pirbright is about 3 miles south-west of Woking, in Surrey. Bookings in Pirbright come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Pirbright is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 0.8 miles north-east.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24. Local streets include Cowbridge Meadow, Gibb's Acre and Church Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A324 close by, Pirbright is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Pirbright, we also cover Stanford Common (1 mile south), Worplesdon (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (3 miles south), Fairlands (3 miles south-east) and Normandy (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (10 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.3 miles north) and Brookwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Pirbright includes Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Pirbright Village Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (2.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Light near the van if needed
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Pirbright
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose film set catering in Pirbright?
Service is quick from the hatch.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Event crews
- Location filming
- Fashion shoots on location
- End-of-shoot parties
Pirbright is on or near the A324, good for unit base access.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share the base location and route
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Have a back-up for special diets
A short menu keeps the line moving in a lunch break.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Pirbright is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Places near Pirbright
More for events in Pirbright
Pirbright: your questions answered
Is Pirbright too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Pirbright close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where does the van go on location?
Yes, wherever locations agree; we will check the route.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What about crew who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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