Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Pyrford events
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in Pyrford. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- End-of-shoot parties
Film set catering in Pyrford
Film set catering in Pyrford, fried fresh
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. We’re often asked to cater period dramas on location and end-of-shoot parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Shoots around Pyrford frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Long summer days in Pyrford, with light until about 9:20pm, suit evening wraps outdoors.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Pyrford, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The location’s agreement
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Pyrford
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Pyrford, people book us for events such as:
- Photo shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Seaside shoots
- Wrap parties
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.2 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
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.
Common questions in Pyrford
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come to Pyrford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Pyrford and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
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 to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do numbers include extras?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Location catering around Pyrford
Pyrford is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU22, we can fry fresh for your crew. Pyrford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Pyrford to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Central London is about 22 miles from Pyrford. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is West Byfleet station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. Pyrford is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU22 and KT14, we can bring the van to you. From Pyrford Woods Close, Pyrford Woods Road and Onslow Way or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to shoots in Sheerwater (1 mile north-west), West Byfleet (1 mile north-east), Pyrford Village (1 mile south), Woodham (1 mile north) and Old Woking (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Pyrford include The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (1 mile north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Pyrford hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Share the base location and route
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
For event organisers in Pyrford
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Pyrford
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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