Slough · England
Film Set Catering for Slough events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Slough, cooking to order on site.
- Photo shoots
- Live events and broadcasts
- Period dramas on location
Film set catering in Slough
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Name a contact in the production office
- Put allergy details in writing
- Update numbers if they change
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Film set catering for your shoot in Slough
Call times change, so a contact on the day helps and we will work around it. Whether it’s photo shoots and lunch at the unit base, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Shoots in Slough use all kinds of locations. The van needs level ground at the unit base. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Away from the shooting area’s sound
- A queue area clear of trucks
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
For event organisers in Slough
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Slough? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Slough hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Planning a shoot in Slough
Slough is about 22 miles west of London, in Slough. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Slough. We cover 31 places across Slough. We serve events right across the region, from Slough to Reading (17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Slough station is about 0.7 miles away. Central London is about 22 miles from Slough, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the SL1, SL3, SL2 and SL6 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and London Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Slough is on the A4 and A332, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Slough, we also cover Chalvey (1 mile south), Cippenham (1 mile west), Britwell (1 mile north-west), Farnham Royal (2 miles north) and Huntercombe (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Datchet (3 miles south-east), Farnham Common (3 miles north), Poyle (5 miles south-east) and Colnbrook (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Slough include Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.
- Local schools include The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and Westgate School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east)
FAQs for Slough
Which station is closest to Slough?
Slough station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Slough from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your crew, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Do you cover Slough?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Slough and the surrounding area. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Slough
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How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Winter shoots near Slough chase the light, which goes at about 3:55pm in December, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal isn’t.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Slough
It is quick to serve within a lunch break with a short menu.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Slough:
- Wrap parties
- Seaside shoots
- Photo shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
Among the historic houses close to Slough are Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Dorney Court (2.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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