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Film Set Catering in Stanford Common
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Stanford Common and the surrounding area.
- Music video shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew morale days
Film set catering for Stanford Common events
Perfect for your shoot in Stanford Common
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Stanford Common book the van for events such as:
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Photo shoots
- Crew treats on long shoot days
Stanford Common is roughly 28 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Film set catering for your shoot in Stanford Common
A chip van fits right in at seaside locations. For period dramas on location and location filming, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Stanford Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Planning a shoot in Stanford Common
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in Stanford Common will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Stanford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Stanford Common are Wanborough Manor (3.5 miles south) and Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU24, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Stanford Common, we also cover Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stanford Common include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
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Stanford Common questions
Which station is closest to Stanford Common?
Brookwood station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Stanford Common too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if lunch moves?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. Keep us updated and we will adapt.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Crew normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Light in Stanford Common lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew treat, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For event organisers in Stanford Common
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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