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Film Set Catering in Wanborough
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Wanborough and across Surrey.
- Wrap celebrations
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
Film set catering in Wanborough
Questions from Wanborough
Which station is closest to Wanborough?
The closest is Wanborough station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could you trade in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What paperwork do you provide?
Productions vary, so ask your production office for the list and we’ll go through it.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Wanborough?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for crew are worth planning.
How our film set catering works in Wanborough
Locations and the production office can deal with us directly. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater event crews and seaside and period locations.
Rural locations near Wanborough can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your shoot, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting for early or late service
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- A queue area clear of trucks
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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 a shoot in Wanborough
Wanborough is about 4 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Wanborough to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wanborough station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (under half a mile east) and Loseley Park (2.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of GU3 and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Wanborough, we cover Christmas Pie (1 mile north-west), Flexford (1 mile north-west), Puttenham (1 mile south-west), Normandy (2 miles north) and Willey Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4 miles east) and Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ash Ranges and Lower Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Good Intent pub (0.7 miles south)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles west)
Also near Wanborough
Other occasions in Wanborough
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Give us a map or what3words for base
- Agree how the base is left
- Have a back-up for special diets
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose film set catering in Wanborough?
It works in any weather.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Wanborough:
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew lunches at base
- Live events and broadcasts
- Crew morale days
Wanborough is about 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger crew and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Daylight is short on winter shoots near Wanborough: sunset is about 3:55pm, so lunch at base is frequently in daylight but a wrap meal is not.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get an access check and a quote.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate 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, fill in our quote form.
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- 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