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Film Set Catering in Sunbury-on-Thames
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Sunbury-on-Thames.
- Ad shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Treat days on a long shoot
Film set catering for Sunbury-on-Thames events
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In December, daylight in Sunbury-on-Thames ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your shoot.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Sunbury-on-Thames
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a route the van can manage. Typical bookings include seaside shoots and photo shoots, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Sunbury-on-Thames, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sunbury-on-Thames? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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What else we do in Sunbury-on-Thames
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Long shoots generally need a full catering unit. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Events in Sunbury-on-Thames and across Surrey
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or TW16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Update numbers if they change
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Send allergies to us in writing
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
Tables or a marquee at base make lunch comfortable.
Crew catering near Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. For shoots in Sunbury-on-Thames, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Sunbury-on-Thames. We serve all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Sunbury-on-Thames to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Sunbury-on-Thames: Sunbury station. Among the historic houses close to Sunbury-on-Thames are Hampton Court Palace (3.5 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in TW16, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A244 and A308 close by, Sunbury-on-Thames is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Close by, we cover shoots in Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). Open spaces near Sunbury-on-Thames include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include St Paul's Catholic College (under half a mile north-east) and Sunbury Manor School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.6 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- Space in front of the hatch
- Light near the van if needed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why choose film set catering in Sunbury-on-Thames?
It lifts the crew on a tough day.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Sunbury-on-Thames and Surrey:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Commercials and music videos
- Period dramas on location
- Stills shoots
The A244 and A308 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Sunbury-on-Thames.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
Sunbury-on-Thames: your questions answered
Is Sunbury-on-Thames close to London?
About 15 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sunbury-on-Thames has its own station: Sunbury station.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What will the production need?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
What if lunch moves?
Yes. Give us a contact for changes, and we’ll adjust where possible.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, it’s a popular wrap. Send us the date and place.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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