Slough · England
Film Set Catering for Poyle events
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Poyle. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Photo shoots
Book the van in Poyle
How our film set catering works in Poyle
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will work around it. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and end-of-shoot parties.
Near Poyle, check tracks and ground for the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
A chip van compared with other options
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Something for crew to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Poyle? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your shoot in Poyle
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Poyle and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Seaside and period locations
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- How late numbers can change
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Shooting in Poyle: unit bases and access
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. Anywhere in SL3, we can bring the van to you. Poyle is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 18 miles from Poyle. Nearby historic houses include Frogmore House (3.5 miles west) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of the SL3 postcode area. From Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. For shoots just outside Poyle, we cover Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Poyle include Langley Grammar School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Punch Bowl pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Poyle lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Poyle? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
Common questions in Poyle
Can the van park in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Poyle?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What else we do in Poyle
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Agree how the base is left
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Confirm numbers the day before
Lunch is planned around the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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