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Film Set Catering for Stroude events
Film set catering in Stroude: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Period dramas on location
- Location shoots
A chip van near Stroude
Film set catering for your shoot in Stroude
Everything is cooked as crew come up, so lunch is hot and fresh. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap parties and location filming.
For a shoot in a place like Stroude, tracks and soft ground need checking. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Level, firm ground at base
- Room for the crew to queue
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share the base location and route
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stroude? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your shoot. At midsummer, Stroude has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- It starts with the unit base, dates and numbers.
- We check access and send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Occasions we serve in Stroude
It is a morale boost.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Stills shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at the unit base
- End-of-shoot parties
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Stroude
- A quote that spells everything out
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
Towns and villages near Stroude
More for events in Stroude
Shooting in Stroude: unit bases and access
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. Shoots in Stroude are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Stroude is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Stroude is roughly 21 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (2.7 miles south) and Frogmore House (4.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over GU25 and TW20. That could mean a shoot at a home on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For shoots just outside Stroude, we cover Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Stroude include St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles east) and The Magna Carta School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Stroude: your questions answered
How far is Stroude from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Stroude?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What can crew choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac crew and we’ll explain the options.
- 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