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Film and TV set catering in Westfield, Surrey
Treat your crew to fresh fish and chips at your shoot in Westfield. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Wrap celebrations
- Stills shoots
- Period dramas on location
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Film set catering in Westfield, cooked to order
Schedules move, so a contact on the day helps and we will adjust where we can. We’re frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and treat days on a long shoot, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Westfield, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your crew can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, Westfield has light until about 9:20pm, while by late September it is nearer 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Shooting in Westfield: unit bases and access
Westfield is about 1 mile south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Westfield. Westfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Woking station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. With the A247 nearby, Westfield is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Westfield is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in GU22, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Ash Road, Moor Lane and Loop Road; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Westfield on the A247, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Westfield we cover include Old Woking (1 mile east), Woking (1 mile north-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-west), St John's (2 miles north-west) and Horsell (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Woking Community Hospital (1 mile north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south). Open spaces near Westfield include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Westfield include Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Drumming Snipe pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your shoot?
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Westfield. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Westfield
- Events in Westfield and across Surrey
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
- Clear of the shot and sound
- Room for the crew to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Westfield
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Events we cater in Westfield
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Westfield:
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Fashion shoots on location
- Wrap celebrations
Historic houses near Westfield include Clandon Park (4.1 miles south-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most set strict rules for vehicles, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
FAQs for Westfield
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Hoe Valley Linear Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Westfield?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Westfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Westfield is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Send final numbers the day before
We arrive at base in good time and set up, out of the way.
A chip van wrap party is a great way to finish a shoot.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the shoot.
- 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