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Film Set Catering for Stanwell events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Stanwell.
- Ad shoots
- Outside broadcasts
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Stanwell
FAQs for Stanwell
What’s the nearest station to Stanwell?
Ashford Surrey station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Stanwell from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your supplier requirements.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Film set catering in Stanwell, cooked to order
A chip van is a popular crew treat on a long shoot. For lunch at the unit base and seaside and period locations, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Stanwell, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Stanwell. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Stanwell
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Shooting in Stanwell: unit bases and access
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. Around Stanwell, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Stanwell is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Stanwell is about 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across the TW19 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Stanwell, we also cover West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
How it works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in Stanwell ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for the crew for your shoot in Stanwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanwell? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
Should I sort the food myself?
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 typically simpler.
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 cooks in front of your crew instead.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Places near Stanwell
Other occasions in Stanwell
Who books film set catering in Stanwell?
It’s ideal for short jobs.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Music video shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
- Lunch at the unit base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashford Surrey station, about 1.2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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