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Film and TV set catering in Westborough, Surrey
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Westborough.
- Ad shoots
- Crew morale days
- Period dramas on location
Book the van in Westborough
About our film set catering in Westborough
On a long job, a chip van day is a morale boost, alongside regular catering. Typical bookings include location shoots and treat days on a long shoot, serving cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Around Westborough, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Occasions we serve in Westborough
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Crew morale days
- Photo shoots
- Location shoots
- Wrap celebrations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Guildford station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Crew catering near Westborough
Westborough is about 1 mile west of Guildford, in Surrey. Westborough is well within our area, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Westborough is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Westborough are Guildford Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (2.1 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 28 miles from Westborough. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Westborough, so check vehicle rules with locations.
We take the van to shoots all over GU2, GU1 and GU3. Whether your shoot is on Cabell Road, Clover Road and Weston Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Westborough on the A323, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stoughton (1 mile north), Bellfields (1 mile north-east), Guildford (1 mile east), Abbotswood (2 miles east) and Jacobs Well (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Surrey County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Schools near Westborough include Kings College Guildford (under half a mile west) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (less than half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Send us the date, the address or GU2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Westborough
What else we do in Westborough
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route to base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Room for the crew to queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Westborough
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Crew lunches
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac crew specifically
- Collect diets and allergies with crew details
- Agree the waste plan with locations
Tell us if supporting artists are eating.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Sunset in Westborough is about 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Westborough: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Westborough?
Guildford station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can the van park in Broadstreet?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can the van come to Westborough?
We do. Westborough is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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