Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Film Set Catering for Sunningdale events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Sunningdale and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Outside broadcasts
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Film set catering in Sunningdale
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Wrap parties add up. A van makes a relaxed wrap. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Film set catering in Sunningdale, fried fresh
Shoot days are long, and a hot lunch on time matters. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. We serve haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for live events and broadcasts and ad shoots.
Around Sunningdale, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Sunningdale (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Sunningdale is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and 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.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Numbers
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Sunningdale
Also in Sunningdale
FAQs for Sunningdale
Can the van park in Silwood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Sunningdale close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van come to base?
Usually, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
For event organisers in Sunningdale
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Sunningdale for film and TV crews
Sunningdale is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cover Sunningdale as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Sunningdale is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sunningdale station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. Sunningdale is on or near the B383, good for unit base access.
Shoots anywhere in SL5 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Sunningdale include the B383, so getting the van to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Sunningdale, we cover Broomhall (1 mile south-east), South Ascot (1 mile west), Brick Hill (2 miles south), Windlesham (2 miles south) and Chobham (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles north-west), Cookham (12 miles north) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Chobham Museum (3.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sunningdale School (less than half a mile south) and Charters School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Belvedere Arms (0.9 miles north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
A short menu keeps the line moving.
A dining area at base helps.
Events we cater in Sunningdale
It is quick to serve within a lunch break.
In Sunningdale and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at the unit base
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Central London is about 24 miles from Sunningdale.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book 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