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Film and TV set catering in Thorpe, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for the crew in Thorpe.
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Crew lunches at base
- Stills shoots
Film set catering for Thorpe events
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch
- Lighting for early or late service
- Permission for the van at base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Film set catering in Thorpe, fried fresh
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. A fish and chip van parks at the unit base and fries to order. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for seaside shoots and location filming.
Rural locations near Thorpe can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Common questions in Thorpe
Could you trade in Penton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Thorpe close to London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
Do you come to Thorpe?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Thorpe is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Update numbers if they change
- Name a contact in the production office
- Agree how the base is left
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. At midsummer, Thorpe has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Thorpe, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Thorpe?
It’s a morale boost.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Period dramas on location
- Ad shoots
- Crew lunches at base
Thorpe is about 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there’s a minimum
For event organisers in Thorpe
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Send us the date, the address or TW20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Thorpe
Also in Thorpe
Planning a shoot in Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. We cover Thorpe as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Thorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Virginia Water station is about 1.4 miles away. Thorpe is on or near the B388, good for unit base access.
Anywhere in TW20, we can fry fresh for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the B388, Thorpe is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Thorpe we cover include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Thorpe include The American School In England (under half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
- 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