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Film Set Catering for Tongham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Tongham.
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Event crews
A chip van near Tongham
Film set catering in Tongham, cooked to order
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Typical bookings include live events and broadcasts and period dramas on location, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Tongham, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose film set catering in Tongham?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters on location.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Crew lunches at base
- Location shoots
- Seaside and period locations
- Crew morale days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ash station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- The van’s size and access needs
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, Tongham has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for crew at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
For event organisers in Tongham
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tongham? 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
- Send final numbers the day before
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, and a contact keeps us updated.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
FAQs for Tongham
How far is Tongham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van park in Aldershot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you cover Tongham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Tongham. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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 will take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for crew are worth planning.
Planning a shoot in Tongham
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For a shoot in Tongham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Tongham. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We serve events right across the region, from Tongham to Guildford (7 miles away).
Within reach of Tongham are historic houses such as Wanborough Manor (3.1 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations. Tongham is about 33 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We serve shoots across GU10. Local streets include The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Tongham, we also cover Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include The Connaught School (under half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
What affects the price in Tongham
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Tongham
Also in Tongham
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for crew to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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