Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Virginia Water events
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across Virginia Water and Surrey, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wrap parties
- Seaside and period locations
- Outside broadcasts
Planning an event in Virginia Water?
Film set catering for your shoot in Virginia Water
Call times change, so give us a contact on the day and we will adjust where we can. Whether it’s event crews and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Virginia Water, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your shoot, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, Virginia Water has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm.
- Get in touch 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.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your shoot. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Virginia Water for film and TV crews
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your shoot in Virginia Water, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Virginia Water is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
The B389 give trucks and the van a straightforward route to Virginia Water. Virginia Water is roughly 21 miles from central London.
We serve shoots across GU25 and the streets around it. We can serve a shoot on streets such as Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Virginia Water on the B389, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For shoots just outside Virginia Water, we cover Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
Perfect for your shoot in Virginia Water
It’s self-contained.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Virginia Water and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Live events and broadcasts
- Location filming
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
For crew arriving by train, Virginia Water has its own station, Virginia Water station.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 is crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What affects the price in Virginia Water
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Virginia Water
Other occasions in Virginia Water
FAQs for Virginia Water
Is Virginia Water close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Riverside Walk?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Virginia Water?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Virginia Water and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Where does the van go on location?
Generally, with a level spot. Locations will decide where.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you cater wrap parties?
We do. It’s a great way to end a shoot.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
- Agree the waste plan with locations
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Used oil leaves with the van.
A quick pre-order speeds things up.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
Many locations are miles from shops. The van solves that. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Virginia Water
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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