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Film Set Catering for Pyrford Village events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Pyrford Village and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Photo shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Seaside and period locations
Film set catering in Pyrford Village
Occasions we serve in Pyrford Village
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wrap celebrations
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, West Byfleet station is about 1.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About our film set catering in Pyrford Village
We cater location shoots, unit bases, commercials, music videos and wrap parties. For event crews and wrap celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a shoot in a place like Pyrford Village, tracks and soft ground need checking. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Pyrford Village ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- 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 agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- We clear up and get out of the way.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Crew catering near Pyrford Village
Pyrford Village is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Pyrford Village to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Central London is about 22 miles from Pyrford Village, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Pyrford Village are Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles north-east) and Botleys Mansion (4.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Pyrford Village is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about vehicles.
Anywhere in GU22, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Pyrford Village, we also cover Pyrford (1 mile north), Old Woking (2 miles south-west), Sheerwater (2 miles north-west), West Byfleet (2 miles north) and Woodham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Woking Community Hospital (2 miles west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Pyrford Village includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.6 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches on set, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Pyrford Village
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Pyrford Village
Other occasions in Pyrford Village
Common questions in Pyrford Village
Can the van park in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Pyrford Village?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Of course. Just tell us who counts.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Pyrford Village
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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