Surrey · England
Film and TV set catering in West Bedfont, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew across West Bedfont and Surrey, cooking to order on site.
- Event crews
- Crew morale days
- Seaside and period locations
A chip van near West Bedfont
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
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. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Film set catering in West Bedfont, cooked to order
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater seaside shoots and wrap parties.
Rural locations near West Bedfont can be a long way from food, so a van at base is a big help. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- A hardstanding spot at the unit base
- A clear route to base
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Make sure we can reach locations on the day
- Update numbers if they change
- Have a back-up for special diets
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Why choose film set catering in West Bedfont?
Service is quick from the hatch with a short menu.
In West Bedfont and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fashion shoots on location
- Period dramas on location
- Crew morale days
- Wrap celebrations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Heathrow Terminal 4 Rail station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Shooting in West Bedfont: unit bases and access
West Bedfont is about 1 mile north of Ashford, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in West Bedfont will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. West Bedfont is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Bedfont to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Central London is about 16 miles from West Bedfont, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in TW19 and TW6 start with a parking spot for the van. From Short Lane, The Nightingales and Long Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside West Bedfont, we also cover Stanwell (1 mile west), Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile south) and Ashford Common (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles south). The countryside around West Bedfont includes Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Local schools include Thomas Knyvett College (0.8 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Other occasions in West Bedfont
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
FAQs for West Bedfont
Is West Bedfont close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is West Bedfont too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do numbers include extras?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Tell us the day before.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, West Bedfont has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your shoot.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for the crew.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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 is crisp.
- 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