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Film and TV set catering in Whiteley Village, Surrey
We bring a fish and chip van for the crew to Whiteley Village and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Outside broadcasts
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Whiteley Village events
About our film set catering in Whiteley Village
On a long shoot day, a good hot lunch keeps morale up. We park at the unit base and cook to order. Typical bookings include lunch at the unit base and fashion shoots on location, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Whiteley Village, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Questions from Whiteley Village
Could you trade in West End Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Is Whiteley Village too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes. A chip van suits a relaxed wrap party.
Planning a shoot in Whiteley Village
Whiteley Village is about 2 miles south-east of Weybridge, in Surrey. We take a fish and chip van for the crew to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Whiteley Village and nearby villages. Whiteley Village is one of 395 places in Surrey where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Whiteley Village is about 18 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Weybridge station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of KT12 and the streets around it. Local streets include Chestnut Walk, Circle Road and Hornbeam Walk; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Burwood Park (1 mile north), St George's Hill (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile west), Weybridge (2 miles north-west) and Hersham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (8 miles east).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Elmbridge Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Schools near Whiteley Village include Heathside School (1.8 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Whiteley Village
Organising a club, school or community event in Whiteley Village? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
A chip van compared with other options
For a crew lunch people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat in Whiteley Village. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Whiteley Village hosts choose us
- Bookings across Surrey, including Whiteley Village
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Towns and villages near Whiteley Village
More for events in Whiteley Village
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In December, daylight in Whiteley Village ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access and send a quote.
- We agree the van’s position and arrival with the location manager.
- We serve hot from the hatch when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac crew
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
We work to the lunch time on the call sheet, with a contact for changes.
End the shoot with a chip van wrap.
Occasions we serve in Whiteley Village
Productions book a chip van because crews love it, especially on long shoots.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Stills shoots
- Seaside shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Music video shoots
Within reach of Whiteley Village are historic houses such as The Homewood (1.8 miles east) and Byfleet Manor (2 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
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:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Send us the date, the address or KT12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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