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Film and TV set catering in St John's, Surrey
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in St John's. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
Planning an event in St John's?
About our film set catering in St John's
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater period dramas on location and wrap parties, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near St John's, base may be a field or yard. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
Occasions we serve in St John's
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in St John's and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
- Event crews
- Fashion shoots on location
St John's is about 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Share the base location and route
- Give us a contact for call-time changes
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your crew can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Daylight is short on winter shoots near St John's: sunset is about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Common questions in St John's
Which station is closest to St John's?
Woking station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Could you trade in Brookwood Lye?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come to St John's?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and St John's is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What will the production need?
Every production asks for different things, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you park at the unit base?
Usually, if there is level, firm ground. We’ll agree the spot with your location manager.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in St John's? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in St John's
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in St John's will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
The A324 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to St John's. For cast and crew travelling by train, Woking station is about 1.6 miles away.
Anywhere in GU21 and GU22, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find St John's on the A324, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to St John's we cover include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near St John's include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Nearby places to St John's
What else we do in St John's
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level, firm ground at base
- A clear route to base
- Light near the van if needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in St John's?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why St John's hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover St John's and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your crew already know
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often 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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St John's? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
- 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