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Film and TV set catering in West Byfleet, Surrey
Bring the chip shop to your shoot in West Byfleet. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Location shoots
- Event crews
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in West Byfleet
Film set catering for your shoot in West Byfleet
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater wrap celebrations and shoots on location, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
For a location shoot near West Byfleet, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few crew with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Ask for dietary needs on the crew info form
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up and get out of the way.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
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What else we do in West Byfleet
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In December, daylight in West Byfleet ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Lighting for early or late service
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Crew lunches
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in West Byfleet
What’s the nearest station to West Byfleet?
West Byfleet station, in West Byfleet itself.
Is West Byfleet close to London?
About 21 miles from central London.
Do you have documents for productions?
Every production asks for different things, so ask your production office for the list.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van come to our wrap?
We do. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How we price a fish and chip van for the crew
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering takeaway to a location is unreliable. A van cooks at the unit base. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in West Byfleet and across Surrey
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your shoot in West Byfleet
It’s a morale boost on a tough day.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Wrap celebrations
- Crew lunches at base
- Shoots on location
- Seaside shoots
Central London is about 21 miles from West Byfleet, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
Crew catering near West Byfleet
West Byfleet is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your shoot in West Byfleet will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to West Byfleet are Byfleet Manor (1.8 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: West Byfleet has its own station, West Byfleet station.
Here we cover the KT14 postcode area, and we can serve your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Station Approach and The Close, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For shoots just outside West Byfleet, we cover Woodham (1 mile north-west), Pyrford (1 mile south-west), Sheerwater (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles south) and Row Town (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around West Byfleet includes St Ann's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near West Byfleet include Fullbrook School (less than half a mile north) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (under half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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